2014-2015 General Catalog

Message From The President
Welcome to Cerritos College!
Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is a public comprehensive community college serving an area of 52
square miles of southeastern Los Angeles County. Cerritos College symbolizes many things to many people.
This defining fact is reflected in the large number of courses, programs of study and other opportunities
available to students of all backgrounds and ages. We serve over 23,000 students each semester with a focus
on transfer, career technical education and workforce preparation. The college offers 147 associate degrees,
21 associate for transfer degrees, 97 certificates of achievement, and has 10 transfer guarantee agreements
and 6 transfer partnerships.
It is our sincere hope that you will find this information helpful in determining which classes will frame
the course of your academic future or develop the skills you need for your current or future career. We are
committed to providing accessible, low-cost and quality education for everyone in our community. We hope
that you will discover the greatness of your potential as you pursue your education here. You are our highest
priority and our faculty, staff and administrators are committed to serving you.
Cerritos College is dedicated to advancing the educational experience of its students by continuously updating campus facilities. The new facility
that will serve both the Liberal Arts division and Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) department is now open. The renovation of several
campus buildings and athletic areas are funded through the passage of local Measure CC and Measure G which provide bond funds for facilities
construction and renovation to enhance our educational environment.
I am especially proud that our Student Success Plan, which has received statewide and national attention, is yielding positive results. Success rates are
improving and the future looks brighter than ever for our students. We invite you to take advantage of your time here вЂ“ embrace it and make it your own.
I wish you the best in the pursuit of your academic and career goals, both at Cerritos College and beyond. I look forward to meeting you on campus!
Sincerely,
Dr. Linda L. Lacy
President/Superintendent
CERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LINDA L. LACY, Ed.D.
President/Superintendent
CARMEN AVALOS
President
JOHN PAUL DRAYER
Member
JOANNA SCHILLING, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs/Assistant Superintendent
DR. SANDRA SALAZAR
Vice President
DR. BOB HUGHLETT
Member
DAVID EL FATTAL, Ed.D.
Vice President of Business Services/Assistant Superintendent
MARISA PEREZ
Secretary
DR. SHIN LIU
Member
MARY ANNE GULARTE, Ed.D.
Vice President of Human Resources/Assistant Superintendent
BOB ARTHUR
Member
DANIEL FLORES RESENDIZ
Student Member
STEPHEN B. JOHNSON, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Services/Assistant Superintendent
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CATALOG AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015
CERRITOS COLLEGE
11110 ALONDRA BOULEVARD
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA 90650
(562) 860-2451
WWW.CERRITOS.EDU
CERRITOS COLLEGE
A PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ESTABLISHED 1955
ACCREDITED BY:
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
A MEMBER OF:
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges
California Community College Trustees
Community College League of California
This information is available on the Internet at
www.cerritos.edu
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternate formats (Braille,
enlarged type, e-text, etc.) and may be requested by calling (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2333.
Disclaimer: Cerritos College has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the College Catalog at the time of annual publication.
The College reserves the right to add to, amend, or repeal any of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures, or any other content, consistent with applicable
regulations and laws. Content is subject to change without notice by the administration for reasons of student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other
reason at the discretion of the College. The College Catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms of a contract. The College Catalog is not intended to promulgate
all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of partner organizations, transfer institutions, the College, or the Cerritos Community College District. Students are
advised to consult the online version of this catalog and to contact Counseling Services or the applicable administrative office for additional information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERRITOS COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mission, Vision, Values, Educational Philosophy
and Commitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ACADEMIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Admission to the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Student Success & Support Programs (3SP) вЂ“ Formerly
Matriculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Enrollment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Teacher Trac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Learning Communities Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
OPEN COURSES
All courses, course sections, and classes of the College shall be
open for enrollment to any person who has been admitted to the
College. Enrollment shall be limited to students meeting properly
validated prerequisites and co-requisites. Exemptions for state or
federal statutes or regulations shall be established and the President/
Superintendent shall establish procedures to establish exemptions for
other practical considerations. (Board Policy 5052)
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Cerritos College serves the common good by expanding the boundaries
of knowledge and transmitting it imaginatively, preparing students
for occupations and preparing them to live successfully in a free
society. The fulfillment of this function necessarily rests on the
preservation of academic freedom which protects the rights of
teachers to teach and students to learn.
The exercise of academic freedom is necessary if society is to receive
the benefits of honest intellectual search and unbiased transmittal of
knowledge. Cerritos College scholars must be free from pressures or
demands which restrict their intellectual searches. The transmittal
of knowledge at Cerritos College shall not be impeded by special
interests, conflicting public opinion, or unpopularity. Cerritos
College shall avoid a climate of education in which either students
or faculty dare not assert their ideas for fear of reprisal. At the same
time, Cerritos College faculty and students have a responsibility,
under the guidelines of academic freedom, to engage in teaching
and learning that honors and respects divergent viewpoints that
are grounded in cultures of reason, logic, evidence, responsible
scholarship, and creativity. (Board Policy 4030)
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Distance Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Scholarship Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Student Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Transfer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Business, Community, Adult & Pathway Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cerritos College Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
InformaciГіn en EspaГ±ol вЂ“Information in Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
CURRICULUM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJORS AND
CERTIFICATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
TRANSFER PROGRAMS AND CAREER PATHWAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
VERIFICATIONS OF COMPLETION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS/ MANAGERS . . . . . . 340
FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS/ MANAGERS
EMERITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
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FALL SEMESTER 2014
Instruction Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 18, 2014
Final Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13-19, 2014
Fall Semester Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 19, 2014
SPRING SEMESTER 2015
Instruction Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 12, 2015
Final Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 18-22, 2015
Spring Semester Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 22, 2015
HOLIDAYS (The College will be closed)
Independence Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 4, 2014
Labor Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1, 2014
Veterans Day Observance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 11, 2014
Thanksgiving Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 27-30, 2014
Winter Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 24, 2014-January 1, 2015
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance . . . . . . January 19, 2015
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Observance . . . . . . . . . . . . February 13, 2015
George Washington Birthday Observance . . . . . . . . . . . February 16, 2015
Spring Recess Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 20, 2015
Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 25, 2015
RECESS
Semester Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20, 2014-January 11, 2015
Spring Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 16-22, 2015
*This calendar is subject to change. The college offers many shortterm classes starting at various times throughout the year. The
Schedule of Classes contains specific dates, times, procedures, and
appointment information.
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT
Cerritos College publishes an Annual Security Report in
accordance with the Clery Act. This report includes statistics for
the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred
on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned
or controlled by Cerritos College; and on public property within,
or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. This
report also includes institutional policies concerning campus
security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other
matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the
Campus Police Department in person or at (562) 860-2451, Ext.
3202. This report is also available on the college website at www.
cerritos.edu/securityreport.
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WHOM TO CONTACT
Telephone: (562) 860-2451 or (562) 467-5000
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
EXT
President/Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2204
Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2218
Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2241
Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2284
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2236
DIVISIONS EXT
Business, Humanities & Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2715
Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2231
Fine Arts & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2600
Health Occupations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2550
Health, Physical Education, Dance & Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2859
Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2858
Library & Learning Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2430
Science, Engineering & Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2660
Student Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7888
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2900
AREAS OF INTEREST EXT
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2261
Admissions, Records & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2211
Fees (Students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2211
Refunds (Students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2211
Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2231
Adult Education/Diversity Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (562) 467-5098
Advanced Transportation Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2912
Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2612
Assessment Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2599
Athletic Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2862/2864
Athletic Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2882/2884
Fitness Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2883
Weight Training Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2885
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450
Box Office (Burnight Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (562) 467-5058
CalWORKs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2356
Career Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2365
Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2356
Center for Teaching Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7889
Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2583
Communication Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200
Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (562) 467-5050
Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2798
Cosmetology Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2950
Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2231
Culinary Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2456
Disabled Student Programs & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2333
Distance Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7891
Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2511
EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2398
Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2307/2309
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AREAS OF INTEREST EXT
Faculty Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2217
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2397
First-Year Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2782
Fiscal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2261
Foster & Kinship Care Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2578
Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (562) 467-5053
Information Technology Help Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (562) 467-5266 & 2166
International Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2133
Job Placement (Students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2366
Language Success Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2855
Learning Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2782
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2430
Lost & Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2325
Mail Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2201
Math Success Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2404
Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7890
Mental Health Worker Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2778
Music Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2629
Older Wiser Learner (OWL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (562) 467-5098
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2326
Pathway Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2484
Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2272
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2325
Project HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7847
Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2285
Publications (Copy Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2290
Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2243
Radio Station, WPMD 1700AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2626
Reading Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2856
Re-entry Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2362
Research & Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2192
Safety Escort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3076
ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2728
School Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2130
Sports Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2896
Staff Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2280
Student Affairs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2473/2475
Clubs & Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2473
Conduct and Grievance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2471
Student Activities Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2479
Student Body President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2477
Student Body Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2478
Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2475
Student I.D. Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2480
Student Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2321
Success Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7891
Talon Marks (Student Newspaper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2618
Teacher TRAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2212
Theatre Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2638
Transfer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2154
VeteransвЂ™ Education Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3716
VeteransвЂ™ Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3716
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Carmen Avalos
BUSINESS SERVICES
Director of Fiscal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Noorali Delawalla
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sandra Salazar
Director of Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Lee Krichmar
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Marisa Perez
Director of Physical Plant & Construction Services . . . . Mr. David Moore
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Bob Arthur
Director of Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mark Logan
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. John Paul Drayer
Accounting Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bob Hughlett
Budget Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Conrad Selorio
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Shin Liu
Facilities Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant
Student Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Daniel Flores Resendiz
Manager, Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Patrick OвЂ™Donnell
ADMINISTRATION
President/Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Linda L. Lacy
Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Thomas Richey
Vice President of Academic Affairs/
Assistant Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. JoAnna Schilling
PeopleSoft Database Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Maria Mendez
Vice President of Business Services/
Assistant Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David El Fattal
Vice President of Human Resources/
Assistant Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mary Anne Gularte
Vice President of Student Services/
Assistant Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stephen B. Johnson
Director of College Relations, Public Affairs
& Governmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Miya Walker
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dean of Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Rick Miranda
Payroll Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Deanna Hart
PeopleSoft Database Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Michael Salazar
HUMAN RESOURCES
Director of Human Resources &
Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Adriana Flores-Church
Director of Diversity, Benefits & Compliance . . . . . . . . Mr. Barrett Morris
STUDENT SERVICES
Dean of Admissions, Records & Services . . . . . . Ms. Stephanie Murguia
Dean of Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. RenГ©e De Long Chomiak
Dean of Disabled Student Programs & Services . . . . Dr. Lucinda Aborn
Dean of Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Gilbert Contreras
Acting Dean of Academic Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Carl Bengston
Dean of Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Kim Westby
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Planning . . . . . . . Vacant
Chief of Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Richard Bukowiecki
Instructional Dean of Business, Humanities &
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Rachel Mason
Captain of Campus Police Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Thomas Gallivan
Instructional Dean of Fine Arts &
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Gary Pritchard
Interim Associate Dean of Student Health, Wellness &
Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Hillary Mennella
Instructional Dean of Health Occupations . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Sandra Marks
Director of Student Program Services . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Norma Rodriguez
Instructional Dean of HPED/Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Daniel Smith
EOPS Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Yvette Tafoya
Instructional Dean of Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. David Fabish
Financial Aid Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jamie Quiroz
Instructional Dean of Science, Engineering &
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Carolyn Chambers
Instructional Dean of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Yannick Real
FOUNDATION
Executive Director of Foundation &
Community Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Richardson
Director of Adult Education/Diversity
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Graciela Vasquez
Director of Advanced Transportation
Technologies Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jannet Malig
Director of Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Debra Ward
Director of Community Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Bellegran Gomez
Director of Community Education . . . . . . . . . Dr. Patricia Robbins Smith
Director of Educational Partnerships & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant
Web Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Taylor Bowman
Director of Career & Assessment Services . . . . . . . . . Ms. Theresa Lopez
FACULTY SENATE
Faculty Senate President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. R. Michelle Lewellen
CERRITOS COLLEGE FACULTY FEDERATION вЂ“ AFT
CCFF-AFT President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Solomon Namala
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CSEA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Lynn Laughon
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VALUES
We are guided by our core values of:
вЂў supporting and promoting Student Success;
вЂўachieving Excellence/Quality in teaching, learning, service
and in college processes;
вЂўsupporting Innovation and Creativity to enhance and
enrich learning and services;
вЂўcelebrating Diversity in people, philosophies, cultures,
beliefs, programs and learning environments;
вЂў promoting respect and trust in all People be they students,
community members and employees;
вЂў fostering Integrity as the foundation for all that we do;
вЂўdeveloping, nurturing and supporting Partnerships with
our educational, business and industry colleagues;
вЂўplanning and supporting Comprehensiveness in our
curricular offerings; and supporting Inclusiveness
of individual, campus and community viewpoints in
collaborative decision-making processes.
MISSION
Cerritos College values its diverse student population and is committed to
providing these students with high quality, comprehensive instructional
programs and support services that improve student success and offer
clear pathways to achieve personal, educational, and career goals. In
doing so, the college develops in students the knowledge, skills, and
values that prepare them to be productive participants in the global
community.
VISION
Driven by the pursuit of unparalleled student success, Cerritos College
will provide access to innovative learning opportunities that promote
the power of learning.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Cerritos College embraces community, diversity, innovation, and active
learning. We strive for high academic and ethical standards, as well
as academic freedom; we believe in the worth and dignity of all of our
learners. In educating, we consider the learnerвЂ™s cognitive growth and
emotional and physical well-being. The college prepares individuals
for full participation in a complex democratic society as citizens and
leaders, for the fulfillment of personal needs, and for the future. We
believe that the purpose of education is to cultivate critical thinking
skills and enhance the quality of life.
COMMITMENT
The District provides a technologically advanced educational
community in which students pursue a variety of educational goals:
attainment of an associate degree, transfer to a four-year university,
career/technical degree or certificate, or job skills. Achievement of
these goals is strongly supported with instruction in basic skills as
well as with student and instructional support services. Beyond these
college credit programs and services, Cerritos College actively enriches
the surrounding community through its varied community education
programs.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
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Admission to the College
Information is also available in Spanish. See вЂњInformaciГіn en EspaГ±olвЂќ
in the Table of Contents.
InformaciГіn en espaГ±ol tambiГ©n estГЎ disponible. Busque donde diga
вЂњInformaciГіn en EspaГ±olвЂќ en el Гndice de contenido.
ADMISSION
Admission to Cerritos College is open to any high school graduate
or equivalent. Students who are 18 years and older and do not possess a
high school diploma or equivalent, may still attend provided evidence of
being able to benefit from instruction can be provided. These students
may satisfy the ability to benefit requirement by receiving a passing
score on the numerical, reading, and/or writing exam.
Cerritos College does not discriminate in educational and
employment opportunities on the basis of national origin, religion,
age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color,
medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation,
marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he or
she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or
based on association with a person or group with one or more of these
actual or perceived characteristics, or any other status protected by law
in person or in an online environment and, when the victim or victims
are associated with the District, whether or not the location is associated
with the District.
RESIDENCY
Students entering any of the public community colleges of California
are subject to the residence requirements as determined by the State of
California. A student whose legal residence is within California is eligible
to attend Cerritos College. Residents of any other state or foreign country
may be subject to non-resident tuition.
The legal residence of any unmarried student under 18 years of age
is considered to be that of the parent or guardian. The student should be
prepared to present proof of residence.
Further inquiries may be directed to the Admissions and Records
Office at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2211, or the Cerritos College website at
www.cerritos.edu/admissions.
APPLICATION
All students requesting admission to Cerritos College must file
an application for admission in the Admissions and Records Office.
Early submission of admission applications is recommended. It is the
responsibility of applicants to submit, under penalty of perjury, honest
and true information; any deliberate falsification of information on the
application or residence verification may be grounds for dismissal from
the College.
Upon receipt of the admission application, the Admissions and
Records Office will issue a student identification number and enrollment
appointment. A student identification number is necessary to complete
the matriculation process: assessment testing, counseling appointment,
and enrollment. Additionally, the student identification number is
necessary when utilizing MyCerritos as well as other student services.
TRANSCRIPTS
It may be necessary to submit official transcripts from previous
schools, colleges and universities for the establishment of prerequisite
eligibility. Transcripts verifying units from other institutions may
be used to complete CSU General Education requirements, IGETC
requirements, Certificates of Achievement and Associate of Arts Degrees.
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ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT OF SPECIAL ADMIT MINORS
Special Admit Minors are students enrolled in grades K-12 without
high school diplomas, who can benefit from advanced scholastic or
career/technical work.
High School Juniors and Seniors (College Bridge Program)
1. The high school principal or designee must recommend and
give consent with signature on the Special Admit Minor Form
that the student would benefit from college instruction.
2. A parent/guardian must approve the studentвЂ™s participation
and give consent by signing the Special Admit Minor Form.
Signature of the parent/guardian also acknowledges that the
student will conform to all College policies and procedures.
Academic Eligibility
вЂў Students planning to enroll in degree appropriate courses must
have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or
higher shown on their most recent school transcript.
вЂўFor all courses attempted, students must complete the
appropriate College assessment process and meet the stated
prerequisite and/or co-requisite for the desired course.
вЂў Students who require accommodations due to a disability
should make arrangements through their K-12 school district,
in consultation with the Disabled Student Programs and
Services (DSP&S) office at Cerritos College. Please call (562)
860-2451, Ext. 2335, for assistance.
Limitations on Enrollment
вЂў A high school junior or senior student may be permitted
to enroll in up to 8 units. Exceptions may be made, subject
to consideration and approval by the Dean of Admissions,
Records and Services.
вЂў Students may not enroll in pre-collegiate courses (1-99) or
physical education courses.
вЂў Students may not enroll in a College course to alleviate a high
school deficiency.
вЂў Students who have previously enrolled and who have
dropped their courses and/or have not made satisfactory
progress will not be allowed to continue in the College
Bridge Program.
вЂў Students will not receive priority enrollment status and will be
charged all applicable fees, with the exception of the California
Community College in-state per unit enrollment fee.
Elementary and Secondary Students Through the 10th Grade
(Special Admit Program)
1. The school principal or designee must recommend and give
consent with signature on the Special Admit Minor Form that
the student would benefit from college instruction.
2. A parent/guardian must approve the studentвЂ™s participation
and give consent by signing the Special Admit Minor Form.
Signature of the parent/guardian also acknowledges that the
student will conform to all College policies and procedures.
Cerritos College will admit highly gifted elementary students and
secondary students through the 10th grade level for enrollment to the
College if they are eligible to participate based on the following criteria:
Academic Eligibility
вЂў Students must have a cumulative school grade point average of
2.5 or higher, as reflected on the most recent school transcript.
вЂў For all courses attempted, the students must complete the
appropriate College assessment process and meet the stated
prerequisite and/or co-requisite for the desired course.
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вЂў Students who require accommodations due to a disability
should make arrangements through their K-12 school district,
in consultation with the Disabled Student Programs and
Services (DSP&S) office at Cerritos College. Please call (562)
860-2451, Ext. 2335, for assistance.
Limitations on Enrollment
вЂў Students in grades K-10 may be permitted to enroll in up to 4
units. Exceptions may be made, subject to consideration and
approval by the Dean of Admissions, Records and Services.
Enrollment in courses is based on space availability; and College
instructor signature is required prior to enrollment.
вЂў Students may not enroll in pre-collegiate courses (1-99) or
physical education courses.
вЂў Students may not enroll in a College course to alleviate a high
school deficiency.
вЂў Students who have previously enrolled and who have
dropped their courses and/or have not made satisfactory
progress will not be allowed to continue in the Special
Admit Program.
вЂў Students will not receive priority enrollment status and will be
charged all applicable fees, with the exception of the California
Community College in-state per unit enrollment fee.
Summer Enrollment of K-12 Students
In addition to the above, minor students wishing to attend summer
session must meet the additional criteria:
вЂў The student demonstrates adequate preparation in the discipline
to be studied.
вЂў Pre-collegiate courses in English and mathematics may be taken
if the student has exhausted all opportunities to enroll in an
equivalent course at their school of attendance.
To Attend Cerritos College as a College Bridge or Special Admit
Student, Please Follow the Steps Below:
1. Complete the Special Admit Minor Form (check box for College
Bridge or Special Admit) and the Cerritos College Admission
Application.
2.Review class(es) of choice, complete Assessment Test(s) and
pre-requisites.
3. Special Admit Students (K-10) must obtain Dean of Admissions,
Records and Services signature prior to enrollment.
It is recommended that College Bridge students (11-12 graders)
meet with a Cerritos College academic counselor and participate in New
Student Orientation.
For more information, please call (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2211.
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) welcomes F-1
international students to enroll in the college academic program. The
OISS provides assistance to international students with admissions,
counseling, educational support and cultural adjustment while pursuing
their academic goals. Cerritos College is a Student Exchange Visitor
Program (SEVP) approved institution to admit F-1 students. Assistance
is also available for international students to submit a Change of Status
petition through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS). Interested students with other visa types (e.g., B-2, H-2, F-2,
H-4, E-2, etc.) are encouraged to apply and will be provided assistance to
change to F-1 status through the Office of International Student Services.
F-2 students attending high school should apply for change to F-1
visa status at least 3-4 months before graduating. Change of status
from B-2 or F-2 must be approved to F-1 before a student can enroll
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at Cerritos College. Mandatory medical insurance is required for all
F-1 students attending Cerritos College. For information regarding
International Students at Cerritos College, please visit the website at
www.cerritos.edu/oiss or call us at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2133.
Application Deadlines:
Out of Country applicants:
Fall Semester: June 1st
Spring Semester: October 1st
Summer Semester: March 1st
Transfers within United States Schools:
Fall Semester: July 1st
Spring Semester: November 1st
Summer Semester: April 1st
International Student documentation required for Academic
Program:
вЂў International Student Application
вЂў Fee of $50 for new students
вЂў Statement of Support (notarized)
вЂў Bank Certification (verification on bank letterhead signed by
a bank official showing at least $22,000 USD available to the
student or equivalent.)
вЂў Tuberculin (TB) skin test results
вЂў Transcripts (proof of high school graduation)
вЂў TOEFL (minimum score of 450 or higher on written test; 133 or
higher computerized; 45 or higher on internet-based test), iTEP
(minimum score of 4 or higher) or IELTS (minimum score of
4.5) or equivalent
вЂў Cerritos College Assessment Test
вЂў Copy of Passport, Visa, and I-94
вЂў Copy of ALL I-20s (if applicable)
вЂў Transfer Authorization (if applicable)
вЂў Proof of Medical Insurance Coverage (available through Student
Insurance USA, www.studentinsuranceusa.com)
Intensive English Program
Cerritos College is proud to present an Intensive English Program
(IEP). The IEP offers students the opportunity to acquire and improve
their English skills, for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels,
while providing opportunities for immersion in the diverse cultures
found in the United States. Admission, enrollment, and information
regarding the Intensive English Program should be directed to the
Cerritos College Office of International Student Services. The IEP
provides an eight-week session every two months. Please visit our
website at cms.cerritos.edu/isc/intensive-english-program.htm or call
(562) 860-2451, Ext. 2521.
Cost: Contact the Intensive English Program for complete cost
information.
Intensive English Program documentation required:
вЂў International Student Application
вЂў Fee of $50 for new students
вЂў Statement of Support (notarized)
вЂў Bank Certification (verification on bank letterhead signed by
a bank official showing $12,900 USD or more available to the
student or equivalent.)
вЂў Tuberculin (TB) skin test results
вЂў Transcripts (proof of high school graduation)
вЂў Cerritos College Assessment result (administered upon arrival)
вЂў Copy of Passport, Visa, and I-94
вЂў Copy of ALL I-20s (if applicable)
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вЂў Transfer Authorization (if applicable)
вЂў Proof of Medical Insurance Coverage (available through
Student Insurance USA, www.studentinsuranceusa.com)
SEVIS Fee (Form I-901): Once a new initial I-20 is issued, a Form
I-901 along with a payment of $200 SEVIS fee must be completed before
applying for or a re-validation of the F-1 Visa status. For information on
paying the SEVIS fee, go to www.FMJfee.com.
For further information contact:
Cerritos College
Office of International Student Services
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650-6298 U.S.A.
E-mail: [email protected]
www.cerritos.edu/oiss
Phone: (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2133
Fax: (562) 467-5086
Expenses
Information is also available in Spanish. See вЂњInformaciГіn en EspaГ±olвЂќ
in the Table of Contents.
InformaciГіn en espaГ±ol tambiГ©n estГЎ disponible. Busque donde diga
вЂњInformaciГіn en EspaГ±olвЂќ en el Гndice de contenido.
Students are expected to furnish all textbooks, supplies, materials,
equipment, and uniforms as needed for instruction. The cost of these
items will depend upon the number or types of classes taken. Textbooks,
supplies, and materials are sold in the college bookstore. Additional fees
noted below must be paid at time of enrollment.
STUDENT FEES
*Fees are subject to legislative or other authorized changes
without prior notice.
1. Enrollment fees for the community college student are $46
per unit. FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE DUE TO STATE LEGISLATION.
2. Students who are non-residents of California or International
Students, with or without F-1 visas, will be assessed $220 per
unit ($193 per unit non-resident tuition and a $27 per unit
capital outlay fee) in addition to the $46 per unit enrollment
fee above. Active military personnel and their dependents
are exempt for one year from this out-of-state tuition charge.
Non-resident students who have been admitted to a class or
classes without payment of the fee because of falsification
of information submitted by or for them, shall be subject to
dismissal from college.
3. Student Health Fee is $19 per semester, $16 for summer session.
Students who rely on prayer for healing and can supply the
college with documentation from their spiritual leader are
exempt.
4. Student Activity Fee is $10 per semester, $4 for summer session.
This fee is automatically charged and is due and payable
at enrollment, but may be waived subsequently by the
student. В Fee purpose and waiver information is available
online at the Admissions and Records and Office of Student
Affairs websites.
5. Parking fees provide security and maintenance of parking
lots. On-campus student parking for automobiles is $40 per
semester ($30 for BOGFW recipients) and $25 for summer
session. Mopeds and motorcycles may use designated areas
at no charge. A daily permit may be purchased for $2 from the
dispensers located in the student parking lots.
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6. Lab/materials fees are listed with courses in the class
schedule. Please note that failure to pay these fees may result
in withdrawal from courses for lack of payment.
Students are required to pay all fees at the time of enrollment.
Students adding their names to wait lists will be charged the applicable
enrollment fees, tuition, and applicable lab/materials fees. Students who
do not pay fees and drop classes after the refund date are still responsible
for all fees. The Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) waives
studentsвЂ™ course enrollment fees; however all other fees, including
but not limited to the Student Health fee, Student Activity fee, and
applicable lab/materials fees, are due and payable at the time of
enrollment. Payments for the parking, student activity, and student
health fees may be subject to additional considerations.
The parking fee is required to park a vehicle on campus. The student
activities fee is subject to student waiver. Information is available from
the Office of Student Affairs located in the Student Center. The waiver
request form is available online at the Admissions and Records forms
website. Revenue from the collection of this fee may be used by ASCC
to support or oppose political measures. The student health fee may be
waived with documentation from the studentвЂ™s spiritual leader that the
student relies on prayer for healing.
REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER MATERIALS FEES
Students may be required to purchase instructional and other
materials required for a credit or noncredit course. Such materials shall
be of continuing value to a student outside of the classroom setting and
shall not be solely or exclusively available from the District. These fees
are not covered by the Board of Governors Grant (BOGG) Waiver.
(Title 5 Cal. Admin. Code Sec. 59400)
Any questions with respect to the interpretation of this regulation
shall be in writing and addressed to the CollegeвЂ™s Vice President of
Academic Affairs.
REFUND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
It is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to apply for a refund. A student is
eligible for a refund after classes have been officially dropped. Classes
must be dropped by the appropriate deadline for the session in order
to be eligible for a refund. Stated deadlines are not adjusted due to late
enrollment.
A student is eligible for a refund if: a) classes are dropped by the
required deadline; b) the program change is the result of action taken
by the college to cancel or reschedule a class; c) the student is dropped
for failure to meet a prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s); and/or, d) the
student is active or reserve U.S. Military personnel who withdraws due
to military orders.
Eligible students may file a petition with the district requesting
refund of their enrollment fee(s). A refund will not be processed
if academic credit has been awarded for the class. Refunds are not
automatically processed.
To request a refund, a student must come to the Admissions and
Records Office and submit a refund request form. The refund request
form is also available online and can be mailed to the Admissions and
Records Office. Approved refunds will be mailed in approximately four
to six weeks. Be sure your current mailing address is on file with the
college.
A check is the only form of payment that Cerritos College uses to
issue refunds. If a payment is made by credit card for any registration
transaction, and you drop any or all of your classes within the required
refund period, we will NOT credit your credit card account. All refund
checks are made payable to the student.
Refunds are made pursuant to Title 5, Section 58501 or 58501.1.
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CREDITS/REFUNDS
Credits
Enrollment Fee, Non-Resident Tuition, and Capital Outlay Fees
will be credited if the official drop has occurred within the appropriate
deadline* for session or semester. This is in accordance with the Refund
of Enrollment Fee regulation, Title 5, 58508. There are no exceptions.
Student Health, Student Activity1 and Parking2 Fees will be
credited only if all classes within the semester have been officially
dropped within the appropriate deadline* for the semester. There are
no exceptions.
* Deadlines for fee credit are defined as the first two weeks of full semester
length classes or 10% of the number of class meetings for short term classes.
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Student Activity sticker for the semester must be surrendered at the time
of refund request. No refund will be given if sticker is marked or used.
2
Parking Permit for the semester must be surrendered at the time of refund
request.
Refunds
A refund request form must be completed to receive credit funds on
account. The Refund Request Form is available online at the Admissions
webpage under FORMS or in the Admissions and Records Office.
One Year Limit on Refunds - Classes must be dropped before filing
for a refund. Students seeking refunds must meet the requirements
listed above to be eligible. Students must have dropped the class(es)
and met the appropriate deadlines before filing for a refund. If these
conditions have been met, students have one year from the beginning of
the semester in which fees were paid to apply for their refund. Beyond
the one year limit, students will no longer be eligible.
RETURNED CHECK POLICY
Personal checks are not accepted for payment of tuition, fees, and
other costs. If a check is accepted for another purpose, a $25 fee will be
charged on all returned and stop payment checks. All fees are subject to
change without notice in accordance with action taken by the Board of
Trustees. Under state law, including California Civil Code 1719, any person
who writes a check which is dishonored for lack of funds is civilly liable,
and under the law is liable for at least $100 or three times the amount of
the check plus additional costs.
FAILURE TO PAY COLLEGE FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Failure to pay a financial obligation will result in an administrative
withholding of grades, transcripts, diplomas, or enrollment privileges
or any combination thereof. The item or items being withheld shall be
released when the financial obligation has been met. (California Code of
Regulations, Title 5, Section 59410)
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Student Success and Support
Programs (3SP) - formerly
Matriculation
Information is also available in Spanish. See вЂњInformaciГіn en EspaГ±olвЂќ
in the Table of Contents.
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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) All students shall be required to:
(1) identify an education and career goal;
(2)diligently engage in course activities and complete
assigned coursework; and
(3)complete courses and maintain progress toward an
education goal and completing a course of study.
(b)Nonexempt first time students shall, within a reasonable
period of time, be required to:
(1) identify a course of study.
(2) be assessed to determine appropriate course placement.
(3) complete an orientation activity provided by the college.
(4) participate in counseling, advising, or another education
planning service to develop, at a minimum, an abbreviated
student education plan.
(c)For the purposes of this section, a first time student is a
student who enrolls at the college for the first time, excluding
students who transferred from another institution of higher
education. For purposes of this section, first time enrollment
does not include concurrent enrollment during high school.
To the extent that a college has the capacity to require and
provide the services identified in (b)(1) through (4) to other
students, nothing in this section would preclude a college
from doing so.
(d)Nonexempt students who have completed the services
identified in (b)(1) through (4) shall be required to complete
a comprehensive education plan after completing 15 semester
units of degree applicable credit course work or prior to the
end of the 3rd semester, or a shorter period if required by
district or program policy.
(e) Failure to fulfill the required services listed in (b) may result
in a hold on a studentвЂ™s registration or loss of registration
priority until the services have been completed.
INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
(a)The college shall take steps to ensure that information
regarding matriculation policies is accessible and available
to all students during or prior to enrollment (e.g., during
orientation) and is included in class schedules, catalogs, or
other appropriate communications describing student rights
and responsibilities.
(b)Once the student has identified a course of study and
completed 15 semester units of degree applicable course work,
the college must provide the student with an opportunity to
develop a comprehensive student education plan within a
reasonable time period. Student responsibilities shall also be
identified in the studentвЂ™s education plan.
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(c) College policy provides that a nonexempt student will have
a hold placed on enrollment if a student fails to fulfill the
responsibilities set forth in the section, вЂњStudent Rights and
ResponsibilitiesвЂќ.
(d) The college shall make reasonable efforts to avoid duplication
of the orientation, assessment, counseling, advising, or other
education planning services, and development of student
education plans funded through this subchapter or funded
through other programs.
(e) It is intended that the instructional and student services area
of the college shall use multiple sources of data from student
education planning efforts and identified courses of study to
coordinate course scheduling.
ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENT PRIORITY
including Orientation, Assessment, Counseling, Student Education
Plans, Tier Groups, Probation
The purpose of establishing enrollment priorities is to support
students endeavoring to reach their educational goals at Cerritos College
by providing priority enrollment to groups of students (as listed herein)
with special needs and/or who are in continuing student status, as long
as satisfactory progress is made.
PRIORITY ENROLLMENT CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS
A.Priority
1. New students not otherwise exempt, including those in any
state-provided priority enrollment groups, must complete
assessment, orientation, and counseling with at least an
abbreviated student education plan (A-SEP), in order to receive
priority enrollment.
2. First time, beginning with fall 2014 enrollment, students who
have identified a course of study, been assessed to determine
appropriate course placement, completed an orientation
program provided by the college, and participated in counseling,
advising, or another education planning service including
at least an abbreviated student education plan (A-SEP), are
required to complete a comprehensive student education plan
(C-SEP) after completing 15 units of degree-applicable credit
course work, or prior to the end of the third (3rd) semester of
enrollment, resources permitting.
3. Continuing students, including those in any state-provided
priority enrollment groups, except eligible current and former
foster youth, are subject to loss of the enrollment priority
for which they would ordinarily be eligible if they are on
any combination of progress or academic probation for two
consecutive semesters.
4. Continuing students, including those in any state-provided
priority enrollment groups, except eligible current and former
foster youth, are subject to loss of the enrollment priority for
which they would ordinarily be eligible if they have earned
100 degree-applicable, non-basic skills and non-ESL units.
Units for high unit majors and programs may be disregarded
to the extent they exceed the number of units required for
non-high unit majors and programs. Units from credit by
exam, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, or
other similar programs may also be exempted.
B. Subject to the above, continuing student enrollment appointments
shall be set on the basis of units earned and cumulative grade point
average at Cerritos College.
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C. Students subject to enrollment priority exclusion shall have a
negative service indicator, appearing as a Hold in Student Center in
MyCerritos, placed on their enrollment account. The effect shall be
to place the studentвЂ™s access to enroll at the end of the enrollment
cycle in the period known as Open Enrollment.
D. Students excluded from enrollment priority shall be notified of
options they may have, and/or are advised to exercise. See also the
section of this procedure titled Appeals and Exemptions.
Additional Criteria for Enrollment Priority of Certain
Students
A. Students who are otherwise specified by statute.
B. Students whose instructional program requires time off-campus or
blocks of time associated with scheduled classes for such activities
as practice, meetings, counseling, and off-campus time, which limit
the choice of class periods.
STUDENT GROUPS WITH PRIORITIES:
Tier 1: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 1 groups shall be
set tier-wide based on units earned and cumulative grade point average,
consistent with applicable regulations.
Armed Forces Personnel and Recent Veterans: students who are
any member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United
States, who is a resident of California, for any academic term, within
four years of leaving active duty. (Education Code Section 66025.8)
Foster Youth: students formally deemed eligible current or former
foster youth who are up to and including 24 years of age. (Education
Code Section 66025.9)
EOPS: students formally enrolled in Extended Opportunity
Programs and Services. (Education Code Section 66025.91)
DSPS: students who by their specific disabilities are enrolled in
Disabled Student Programs and Services. (Education Code Section
66025.91)
CalWORKs: students formally enrolled in the CalWORKs Program.
(Education Code Section 66025.92)
Tier 2: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 2 groups shall
be set tier-wide based on units earned and cumulative grade point
average, consistent with applicable regulations.
ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Students: students who have been officially
admitted to the CollegeвЂ™s ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program each term and
are currently enrolling in ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program courses and/or
ScholarsвЂ™ Honors contracts.
Student Athletes: students who have been identified as eligible to
participate in intercollegiate athletics.
Mandatory Enrollment Requirement Students: students in
compliance with program requirements who must maintain fulltime status, with completion time requirements, in order to remain
in Cerritos College programs and/or who are in grant-funded
programs with enrollment priority requirements.
Matriculated Students: students who, prior to their first semester
of enrollment, completed the Admission, Orientation, Assessment,
and Advisement components of Matriculation.
Trial, Grant-funded, or Other Special Groups for Student
Success: students in groups identified for enhanced and/or
expedited student success measures where trial, grant-funded,
and/or other special, short-term measures are employed.
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Tier 3: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 3 groups shall
be set in the order of the groups as listed and based on units earned and
cumulative grade point average within those groups, consistent with
applicable regulations.
Continuing Students: students who were enrolled in the previous
academic year or summer session. Students who do not attend
summer session will not lose continuing student status. The
definition includes non-credit students who are matriculating to
credit student status.
Returning Students: students who have completed at least one
unit of credit at Cerritos College and are returning after a break of
no more than one semester excluding summer session.
Tier 4: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 4 groups shall
be set in the order of the groups as listed and based on units earned and
cumulative grade point average within those groups, consistent with
applicable regulations.
College Bridge Students: high school juniors and seniors, as
provided for and limited in, Board Policy 5010 titled Admissions
and Concurrent Enrollment and Administrative Procedure 5011
titled Admission and Concurrent Enrollment of High School and
Other Young Students.
Special Admit (Grades K-10) Students: talented elementary and
secondary students through the 10th Grade, as provided for and
limited in, Board Policy 5010 titled Admissions and Concurrent
Enrollment and Administrative Procedure 5011 titled Admission
and Concurrent Enrollment of High School and Other Young
Students.
ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS
Enrollment in courses and programs may be limited to students
meeting properly established prerequisites and co-requisites. (See Board
Policy and Administrative Procedure 4260 titled Prerequisites and
Co-requisites)
Additional Enrollment Limitations (including, but not be
limited to):
A. health and safety considerations;
B. faculty workload;
C. availability of qualified instructors;
D. funding limitations;
E. regional planning;
F. legal requirements;
G. facility limitations; and
H. accreditation, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Priorities When Enrollment Must be Limited
A. first come, first served, or other non-evaluative selection
techniques, provided all prerequisite and/or course requisites
have been met;
B. in the case of intercollegiate competition, honors courses, or
public performance courses, allocating available seats to those
students judged most qualified;
C. limiting enrollment to any selection procedure expressly
authorized by statute; and
D. limiting enrollment in one or more sections to students
enrolled in one or more other courses, provided that a
reasonable percentage of all sections of the course do not have
such restrictions.
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Additional Conditions May Be Applicable to Order of
Enrollment
Course sections funded other than by state apportionment, such
as contract education, grant-funded programs, and certain fee-based
sections (as permitted by law).
APPEALS AND EXEMPTIONS
It is the intent of these procedures to support and promote student
success, including program completion, through access to needed
courses. Petitions for appeals of, or exemption from, the implementation
of these procedures are subject to consideration by the Committee on
Academic Records and Standards or its designee.
A. Students may appeal the loss of enrollment priority due to
extenuating circumstances or where a student with a disability
applied for, but did not receive reasonable accommodation in
a timely manner. Extenuating circumstances are verified
cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond
the control of the student.
B. Students who have demonstrated significant academic
improvement may appeal the loss of priority enrollment
status. Significant academic improvement is defined as
achieving no less than the minimum grade point average and
progress standard within a term. The minimum academic
standard is a 2.0 grade point average, once the student has
attempted 12 semester units; the minimum progress standard
is greater than 50% of all units enrolled in being other than
вЂњWвЂќ, вЂњIвЂќ, вЂњNPвЂќ, or вЂњNCвЂќ, once the student has enrolled in a
total of at least 12 semester units.
C. Students may request reinstatement of enrollment priority if
an institutional mistake was made.
ADMISSIONS
Complete the Cerritos College admissions application and submit
to the Admissions and Records Office, located in the Administration
Building. Online applications may be submitted at www.cerritos.edu
by selecting вЂњApply OnlineвЂќ. Transcripts from other institutions will be
required to prove prerequisite eligibility which is strictly enforced at
enrollment.
ASSESSMENT
The Assessment Testing Center is located in the Administration
Building next to the Career Services Center.
вЂњASSESSMENTвЂќ means the process of gathering information about
an individual student to facilitate his or her success. At Cerritos College,
assessment includes, but is not limited to, the collection of information
regarding studentвЂ™s study skills, English language proficiency,
computational skills, high school and/or college transcript review,
evidence of A.A. degree or higher from an accredited institution, learning
skills, academic performance, and need for special services. In addition,
career assessment is the opportunity to explore career aspirations, goals,
skills, interests, and values.
DO I NEED TO TAKE AN ASSESSMENT TEST?
First-time, new-to-college students are required to complete
assessment. Students planning to enroll in a math, English, or reading
class, or planning to earn an A.A. degree, must complete assessment tests
prior to enrollment. A student number and photo ID are required to take
a test. All tests are computerized.
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ASSESSMENT TEST EXCEPTIONS
Students who already possess an A.A. degree or higher from a
regionally accredited college are not required to take assessment/
placement tests, but will be required to verify the degree by presenting
official documents to the Admissions and Records Office at least 10
working days prior to enrollment.
Assessment Test Exceptions for:
English - Students who have completed English courses at another college may not need to take the English assessment. Please submit proof
(official or unofficial transcripts) and a Requisite Clearance Request
form to a counselor or Admissions & Records prior to enrollment.
Math - If you completed one year of Algebra 1 or higher with вЂњBвЂќ grades
or higher in high school, you may not need to take the math assessment.
Students who have completed math courses at another college may also
not need to take the math assessment. Please submit proof (official
or unofficial transcripts) and a Requisite Clearance Request form to a
counselor or Admissions & Records prior to enrollment. It is strongly
recommended that these math courses have been completed within the
past three years.
Advanced Placement Exams - Students who participate in
advanced placement courses at their high schools and earn passing
scores on AP exams may earn college credit for those courses when they
come to Cerritos College. For further details, ask a counselor.
Chemistry - Please read the prerequisites and recommendations section with each Chemistry class listing. Be sure that the prerequisites are
satisfied before enrolling in a course.
Please note: The exceptions listed are assessment options for
course clearance or placement. To meet the required reading, math,
and English proficiencies necessary to qualify for the Associate in Arts
degree, check your catalog or ask a counselor.
ACCOMMODATION FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Students planning to take ESL (English as a Second Language)
courses need to take the ACCUPLACER ESL test. Students may take the
test during regularly scheduled testing times.
MAY I RETAKE A TEST?
Students may repeat any assessment test one time AFTER an
18-week waiting period from the original test date.
ASSESSMENT TESTING SCHEDULE
Copies are available at the Admissions and Records Office,
Counseling Office, Career Services Center, and the college website
at www.cerritos.edu/assessment-center; or call (562) 860-2451,
Ext. 2355, for dates and times. Appointments are available during the
peak testing period of July-August.
ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student with a verified disability may arrange an accommodation
for alternative test administration of English, reading, mathematics, and
ESL placement tests. Prior to requesting an accommodation, a current
Cerritos College application must be on file. Advance reservations
may be made by contacting Disabled Student Programs and Services,
(562) 860-2451, Ext. 2333. Alternative test administration may include
extended time, large print, readers and scribes.
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ORIENTATION
Orientation-Counseling is required for all first-time, new-tocollege students. Transfer students are also highly encouraged but
not required to complete orientation. An Orientation-Counseling
(ORI) hold will appear in the MyCerritos account of all new-to-college
students. Enrollment in classes will not be allowed until the orientation
requirement is met. Exemptions: Re-admit and transfer students, and
some additional categories of students. Contact the Counseling Office for
more information on exceptions and exemptions.
Options for New Student Orientations:
Online: Start, stop, and restart anytime! Go to www.cerritos.edu, log into
MyCerritos, and select Orientation Plus.
On-campus: Day and evening orientations are offered prior to the start
of each term. Call the Counseling Office at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2231, or
go online to www.cerritos.edu/counseling for more information.
COUNSELING
During the semester, students are highly encouraged to discuss
educational goals and to develop an educational plan with a counselor.
Counselors are available on an appointment and/or standby basis
prior to enrollment. Small group workshops are also offered. During
enrollment, counselors are available on a limited standby basis.
Students who are on academic progress probation will be limited
in the number of units they may take each semester based upon their
GPA and course completion rate. They also risk losing their enrollment
priority if they remain on probation for two consecutive semesters.
Students who have not declared an educational goal and students who
are enrolled in pre-collegiate basic skills courses, as well as re-admit and
transfer students, are highly encouraged to develop an educational plan
with a counselor. Counselors are available online at www.cerritos.edu/
counseling. Students can schedule a counseling appointment by calling
the Counseling Office at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2231.
FOLLOW-UP
Counseling and teaching faculty provide a number of follow-up
services to matriculated students. These services are designed to provide
information regarding the studentsвЂ™ academic progress. Special services
are provided to students on academic and/or progress probation,
students in basic skills courses, and students who are undecided about
their educational goal. Referrals are made to on and off campus services
when appropriate.
WHAT ARE PREREQUISITES, COREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDATIONS?
It is the intent of Cerritos College to guide students into courses
in which they will have the greatest academic success. Therefore,
students will find courses which have prerequisites, corequisites and/
or recommendations in the course descriptions. This is the case
when a specific body of knowledge and/or skill(s) must be learned
or demonstrated before the student can be expected to successfully
progress to the next level course. For example, ENGL 52 must be
taken before ENGL 100. This is an example of courses that must be
taken in sequence. Students are encouraged to consult the course
descriptions found in the current college catalog for the identification of
the prerequisites for a course.
Students currently enrolled in a prerequisite course at Cerritos
College will be allowed to enroll in the next sequenced course. For
example, students enrolled in ENGL 52 for fall may enroll in ENGL 100
for spring. However, it is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to verify they have
passed the prerequisite course. IF a passing grade is not received, the
student will be dropped some time during the semester.
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Automated prerequisite checking will stop students from
enrolling in a class that has a required prerequisite that has not
been met. Prerequisites are checked at the time of enrollment
(Auto-enroll and Instructor adds). Prerequisites are not checked
when classes are added to shopping cart, but are enforced before
completion of enrollment.
To avoid being denied enrollment, students should complete the
Cerritos College placement tests or submit transcripts if prerequisite
coursework was completed at another institution. Transcripts are
accepted in the Admissions and Records Office. Complete the Requisite
Clearance Request Form available from Counseling, Admissions and
Records, or download the form at cms.cerritos.edu/admissions-andrecords/online-forms.
Definitions for prerequisites, corequisites and recommendations
for course preparation:
Prerequisite - any requirement which must be satisfied before a student
may enroll in a course. In other words, вЂњprerequisiteвЂќ means a course
that a student is required to complete, a test score, or other requirement
that demonstrates current readiness for enrollment in a course or
educational program. The prerequisites offered at Cerritos College are
listed with course titles in the вЂњAnnouncement of CoursesвЂќ section of the
catalog and in the current Schedule of Classes.
Corequisite - a course that a student is required to take at the same time
with another course. For example, if a student enrolls in PHAR 60, he/
she must take PHAR 60L at the same time.
Recommendation for course preparation - a condition of enrollment
that a student is strongly suggested to meet before or along with
enrollment in a course or educational program but is not required to
do so.
вЂњPassing gradeвЂќ is at least a grade of вЂњCвЂќ (satisfactory) or вЂњPвЂќ (pass).
Requisite clearance credit will not be granted for substandard course
work (вЂњDвЂќ, вЂњFвЂќ, вЂњFWвЂќ, or вЂњNPвЂќ).
вЂњSatisfactory gradeвЂќ means that, for the course in question, the studentвЂ™s
academic record has been annotated with the symbol вЂњAвЂќ,вЂњBвЂќ,вЂњCвЂќ, or вЂњPвЂќ.
PREREQUISITE CHALLENGE
A prerequisite may be challenged by students who have presented
the appropriate reasons. It is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to provide
information to support the challenge. The prerequisite challenge must
be filed and resolved prior to the studentвЂ™s enrollment into the course.
A Requisite Challenge Form can be obtained from the Admissions and
Records Office, Counseling Center, or downloaded from cms.cerritos.
edu/admissions-and-records/online-forms.
Prerequisite Challenge Procedure
1. Complete the Requisite Challenge form.
2. Select one of the four choices listed on the form:
A. I will be subject to undue delay in attaining my educational
goal because the requisite has not been made reasonably
available. (must declare educational goal and major)
B. The requisite or enrollment limitation is either unlawfully
discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully
discriminatory manner.
C. Challenging the pre or corequisite on the grounds that it
was established in violation of regulation or in violation
of the District-approved process. (student documentation
required)
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D.After careful consideration and against the
recommendation of the college, I am requesting
placement into the stated course.
3. Submit the completed form to the Academic Records and
Standards Committee for approval or denial of request. Please
allow at least ten business days for a response.
4. Approval of the prerequisite challenge requires the student
to enroll in the course in the Admissions and Records Office
in person. MyCerritos will not recognize the approved form.
Please note: A challenged requisite will not be deemed as a
cleared requisite, therefore it will not appear on the transcript
nor will it clear a like requisite in the future.
5. Denial of the prerequisite challenge requires the student to
complete the clearance process or course listed as the official
requisite. There is no appeal process.
Enrollment Information
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COUNSELING
Of major importance to every student enrolled at Cerritos College is
the comprehensive counseling service that is provided to assist students
in achieving their educational goals as fully, smoothly, and as efficiently
as possible. The constant change of requirements and prerequisites for
institutions and occupations make continuing contact with the Counseling
staff a vital part of the studentвЂ™s successful academic experience.
The counseling service consists of four major functions:
(1) assistance in planning academic programs;
(2) assistance in exploring career possibilities;
(3) consultation and referral regarding personal problems;
(4)provision of additional auxiliary services, such as personal
development classes, articulation with transfer institutions,
referrals to outside agencies, orientation classes, and
placement interpretation.
These various services are offered by a professional staff of counselors
trained to help students in the appropriate areas of their concerns. The
counseling staff works closely with all divisions of the College and keeps
abreast of the educational programs both here and at four-year institutions.
Although the use of counseling services is on a voluntary basis, all
entering first-time, new-to-college students, F-1 VISA students, and some
students on financial aid are required to receive counseling services for
program planning before enrollment. Generally, students should schedule
an appointment or attend a workshop. Refer to the Counseling website
at www.cerritos.edu/counseling for the appropriate services, hours, and
general information. Counseling appointments may be made in person
in the Counseling Office located in the Administration Building or by
telephoning (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2231. Limited standby counseling is also
available.
Due to the high volume of students seeking counseling before the
start of each semester, appointments are not made during the four weeks
prior to each semester. Only standby counseling is available during this
time. Contact the Counseling Department for hours scheduled for standby
counseling.
PROGRAM PLANNING
Students are expected to take courses on a consecutive basis.
Students are not to receive credit for courses which are considered lower
in degree of advancement than those already taken. Courses are to be
taken in accordance with the studentвЂ™s ultimate objective and major.
ADMISSION TO CLASS
Students must be officially enrolled before attending any class. If
students are unable to attend the first class meeting, every effort should
be made to contact the instructor(s) or the instructor(s) may drop the
student as a вЂњno showвЂќ.
Students seeking admission into a вЂњclosedвЂќ class must attend the
first day of class. Instructors may add students depending on seat
availability and studentsвЂ™ completion of prerequisites, if applicable.
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ADD PROCEDURES
If you wish to add to your class schedule, please follow the steps
below:
1. Classes may be added via MyCerritos, Student Center (http://
my.cerritos.edu).
2. To add a closed class, go to class on the first day and time that
it meets; be on time. Respectfully request of the instructor to
be added to the class. If the instructor approves, an electronic
enrollment will be submitted on your behalf to Admissions and
Records. Please note that prerequisites, holds/service indicators
(SI), conflicts, and illegal course repetition will be checked.
Fee payment deadlines are published in the current schedule
of classes. Please refer to MyCerritos (http://my.cerritos.edu)
or the current schedule of classes for information regarding
being dropped from all classes and holds (SI) for lack of
payment. Please check your student account via MyCerritos or
in the Admissions and Records Office. All enrollments must be
completed by the published add deadlines.
3. Adding a class may be prevented due to holds or unauthorized
course repetition (see Repetition of Courses).
Level/Section Changes
Level/section changes must be processed in person. Program
changes which involve level changes in skill and performance classes
may be made by the add deadline. Students may also make level changes
in Work Experience classes by the add deadline, but only a reduction of
hours may be made after the add deadline.
Section changes may not be made between terms or semesters. A
student may not drop a first six/eight week course and then enroll in a
second six/eight week course by executing a section change. The student
is required to officially drop the first six/eight week class and then pay
the appropriate fees to be enrolled in the second six/eight week class.
The money will not transfer from one term to another if the drop is
processed outside of the refund date.
DROP PROCEDURES
Pursuant to Title 5, section 58004 and Cerritos College Board Policy,
it is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to participate fully in class(es), once
enrollment is complete. However, should it become necessary to drop a
class, it is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to withdraw themselves.
It is strongly advised that students take the initiative to officially
drop themselves. Failure to officially drop from class(es) may result in
an вЂњFвЂќ grade for each class and a delinquent debt and restrictive hold
to the studentвЂ™s account.
Classes may be dropped via MyCerritos, Student Center (http://
my.cerritos.edu). Be mindful of deadline dates for refunds and posting
of вЂњWвЂ™sвЂќ to transcripts. See the вЂњCalendar of Important DatesвЂќ in the
schedule of classes for specific deadlines. Be sure to verify the drop with
a printed receipt.
Deadlines: Dropping a class or classes shall be authorized through
the last day of the 14th week of an 18-week term or 75% of a shorter
than 18-week term, whichever is less. The academic records of a student
who remains in a class beyond the date allowed for drop must reflect an
authorized symbol, other than a вЂњW.вЂќ
вЂњWвЂ™sвЂќ are considered вЂњhonorable withdrawalsвЂќ and shall not be used
in calculating grade point averages. However, excessive вЂњWвЂ™sвЂќ shall be
used as factors for probation and dismissal procedures. Additionally,
a student who has a вЂњWвЂќ in the same class two or more times, loses the
privilege of priority enrollment for that class. Students may submit a
Petition for Course Repetition, which is subject to approval or denial, to
the Academic Records and Standards Committee for exceptions to the
excessive вЂњWвЂќ policy for course repetition.
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Dropping a Class After the Drop Deadline
A student must have documented circumstances beyond his/
her control to initiate a drop after the listed deadline. Examples of
circumstances beyond the control of the student include, but are not
limited to, the following: accident, illness, change in work schedule, or
other documented circumstances. A вЂњWвЂќ will be posted to the official
transcript. Contact the Dean of Admissions, Records and Services for
further information.
MILITARY WITHDRAWAL
Pursuant to Education Code 66023, the Board of Trustees of Cerritos
College makes provisions for non-punitive withdrawals from class of
students who are members of an active or reserve United States military
service unit who receive orders compelling withdrawal from courses.
Upon verification of such orders, a military withdrawal (MW) symbol
may be assigned at any time after the period during which no notation is
made for withdrawals. There will be no penalty for military withdrawals.
Military withdrawal shall not be counted in progress probation and
dismissal calculations.
AUDITING COURSES
Auditing courses is permitted at Cerritos College. An audit student is
a student who attends a course or courses for no credit or notation on an
official transcript. Auditing may be available, pending signed permission,
for any student who wishes to attend a course for information, review
purposes or skill building. Students wishing to audit should be aware
that audited courses will NOT appear on the official transcript.
1. Students may not audit a course unless he/she has exhausted
all possibilities to take the course for credit.
2. If criteria is met, permission to audit a course is granted at the
discretion of the instructor. Signature of both the instructor
and division dean are required.
3. With the instructorвЂ™s and division deanвЂ™s signed permission,
a student may submit the audit form to the Admissions and
Records Office anytime during the semester after the first
class meeting.
4. An auditor may be allowed to elect credit in lieu of audit prior
to the end of the 5th week of school for a semester length
course or prior to 30% of a course for a short-term course,
with the instructorвЂ™s written permission. No refund of audit
fees will be available and all credit fees must be paid in full at
the time of credit election.
5. A credit student may be allowed to elect audit status in lieu
of credit prior to end of the 5th week of school for a semester
length course or prior to 30% of a course for a short-term
course, with the instructorвЂ™s written permission. No refund of
credit fees will be available after the refund deadline and all
audit fees must be paid in full at the time of audit election.
6. Credit students have priority over auditing students. If a
course closes after an auditor has been admitted, the auditor
may be asked to withdraw to make room for a credit student.
Instructor discretion is strongly recommended.
7. The fee to audit a class is $15.00 per unit (in addition to the
student fees). Students enrolled in 10 or more units can audit
3 units free (may be 3 one-unit classes). The $15.00 per unit
audit fee will automatically be charged if the student drops
below 10 units.
For additional information regarding auditing, students may make
inquiries at the Counseling Office, Office of Academic Affairs, Division
Office, or the Admissions and Records Office. Audit forms may be
obtained in the Admissions and Records Office.
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WAIT LIST
Cerritos College utilizes a вЂњpaidвЂќ wait list. What this means is
that once you have added your name to the wait list, you must pay
all applicable fees for that class. Additionally, вЂњauto-enrollвЂќ will be in
operation. Auto-enroll will automatically enroll students in order from
the wait list to the official roster when space becomes available. Each
student is limited to a maximum of 10 wait-listed units. Auto-enroll
from a wait list will not occur if:
1. Student has a hold (service indicator) on their account.
2. The class requisite has not been met.
3. Unauthorized course repetition would occur.
4. There is a class time conflict. Students may not be enrolled in
two classes that meet at the same time.
5. If student is enrolled in a class AND on a wait list for the same
course (i.e., enrolled in SOC 101 and #1 on the wait list for SOC
101 at another time) he/she will lose a seat when вЂњauto-enrollвЂќ
tries to move from the wait list to the official roster due to
вЂњMultiple EnrollmentвЂќ.
Auto-enrollment will continue through the Friday before classes
begin. Attendance at the first class meeting is required in order to enroll
or remain on the wait list. Failure to attend class DOES NOT create an
automatic drop or refund. If you do not want your wait-listed classes,
please drop them to avoid a substandard grade and forfeiture of fees.
REPETITION OF COURSES
At Cerritos College, previous course enrollment is reviewed
electronically for prior enrollment attempts. All courses have
repeatability limitations.
Students may repeat a course in which a substandard grade (D, F, NP,
FW) or вЂњWвЂќ in any combination has been received one time. Students
receiving any combination of substandard grades may petition the
Academic Records and Standards Committee for an exception to the
two attempts rule. All petitions are subject to approval or denial. Upon
completion of a repeated course, the most recent grade earned will
be computed in the cumulative grade point average and the studentвЂ™s
academic record so annotated.
When a student repeats a class to alleviate substandard academic
work, the previous grade and credit shall be disregarded in the
computation of grade point averages, but shall not be deleted from the
studentвЂ™s permanent record. Courses that are repeated shall be recorded
on the studentвЂ™s permanent academic record using an appropriate
annotation. Annotating the permanent academic record shall be done in
a manner so that all work remains legible, insuring a true and complete
academic history.
Students may use an equivalent course from an accredited college
or university to replace a Cerritos College course in which a substandard
grade was recorded, if earned subsequent to the substandard grade at
Cerritos College. The student must petition the Academic Records and
Standards Committee to record the change. The College may honor
the prior course repetition actions of other accredited colleges and
universities in determining acceptance of credits, subject to student
petition to, and approval by, the Academic Records and Standards
Committee.
3. Cooperative work experience courses, subject to stated
maximums, as provided in the College Administrative
Procedures.
4. Certain activity or skill building courses, subject to
stated maximums, as provided in College Administrative
Procedures.
5. Certain classes for students with disabilities, subject to
stated qualifications, as provided in College Administrative
Procedures.
6. Repetition necessary for legally mandated training. Such
courses may be repeated any number of times, regardless of
whether or not substandard work was previously recorded,
and the grade received each time shall be included for
purposes of calculating the studentвЂ™s grade point average.
7. After a significant lapse of time, a student may repeat a
course in which a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or better was received.
COURSE REPEATABILITY
Effective Fall 2013, repeatability in Dance, Drama, Physical
Education, Visual Arts, and most Music courses have been changed.
Intercollegiate Athletics and some Music and Theater courses that are
required for transfer programs are the only courses in these disciplines
that will remain repeatable; all other courses previously offered as
repeatable will be offered as single enrollment courses. There will be
a notation after the course description if the course is allowed to be
repeated.
The college has developed Families of Courses.В The Families of
Courses include old and new courses related in content (see below
for Families of Courses listed by Department). A family of courses
may consist of more than four courses, but students are limited to a
maximum of four courses in any family. Further, all grades, including
вЂњWвЂќs, will count toward the four-course enrollment limitation.
Students can repeat Art, Dance, Drama, Music, and PE courses that
are included in Families of Courses in which a grade of вЂњNPвЂќ, вЂњDвЂќ, or
вЂњFвЂќ was earned or a вЂњWвЂќ was assigned; however, all enrollments count
toward the four-enrollment maximum for each family of courses.
Examples of Exceptions for Consideration of Course Repetition
Limitations
An Academic Records and Standards petition must be filed for
official consideration of course repetition. All petitions are subject
to approval or denial. Contact the Admissions and Records Office for
specific directions.
1. Student received an вЂњMWвЂќ (Military Withdrawal).
2. StudentвЂ™s previous grades are a result of documented
circumstances beyond his/her control.
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FAMILIES OF COURSES
Art and Design
3D Animation
Art 191A, 191B, 195
Calligraphy
Art 180, 181, 183A, 183B, 287A, 287B
Ceramics
Art 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 252, 253
Computer Graphics
Art 184, 186, 189L, 284
Digital Painting
Art 196
Drawing
Art 111, 114, 183, 185, 285
Foundation Design Principles
Art 110, 120, 121
Graphic Design
Art 184, 284
Jewelry
Art 144, 145, 246, 248
Lettering and Typography
Art 182A, 182B
Life Drawing
Art 112, 213, 214, 232
Life Painting
Art 237, 238, 239
Motion Graphics
Art 198
Motion Picture Editing
Art 192, 192B
Multimedia Design
Art 194
Painting
Art 130A, 130B, 136, 231
Print Making
Art 116, 117, 218, 219
Water Coloring
Art 133A, 133B, 134, 135
Counseling
Educational Planning
Counseling 101A, 101B, 101C
Dance
Ballet
Dance 106A, 106B, 107
Commercial Dance
Dance 110, 124
Dance Composition
Dance 130A, 130B, 135, 136
Dance Documentation
Dance 131, 132
Dance Theory
Dance 100, 101, 105
Formal Dance Performance
Dance 133, 134, 136, 150, 151
Informal Dance Performance
Dance 50, 135, 151
Introductory Dance
Dance 105
Jazz Dance
Dance 140, 141
Theatre 140, 141
Modern Dance
Dance 108A, 108B, 108C, 112
Partnering
Dance 120, 125
Tap Dance
Dance 142, 143
Theatre 142, 143
Theater Dance
Dance 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
Theatre 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
World Dance
Dance 109, 121, 122, 123
Film
Motion Picture
Film 101, 104, 107, 293
Television
Film 102, 103
Journalism
College Newspaper
Journalism 107, 107A, 107B, 107C, 107D
Library
Library Research
Library 100, 101
Music
Guitar Studies
Music 120, 121, 122, 123
Piano
Music 112, 113, 115, 144
Vocal Studies
Music 116, 117, 118, 119, 143
Physical Education
Adapted PE
PE 120, PEX 100
Aerobics
PE 132A, 132B, 133, 134, PEX 110, 111, 112,
116
Badminton
PE 154, PEX 156, 261
Baseball
PE 175, 175A, PEX 163, 261
Basketball
PE 176A, 176C, 176D, PEX 165, 166, 255, 265
Bowling
PE 155A, 155B, PEX 167, 267
Cardiovascular Fitness
PE 145, 147, PEX 118, 119
Cheer
PE 137, 245, PEX 169, 170
Football
PE 177, 178, 211, 212, 272, PEX 172, 273, 274
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General Fitness
PE 140A, 143, 146, PEX 124, 126, 136
Golf
PE 155, 245, PEX 170, 176
Indoor Fitness
PE 130, 132, 136, 148, PEX 134, 136
Muscular Conditioning
PE 131, 149A, 149B, 162, 240, PEX 138, 140,
141
Pilates
PE 129, 139, PEX 156, 157
Self Defense
PE 160, 161A, 161B, PEX 147, 149, 249
Soccer
PE 173, 179A, 179B, PEX 178, 179, 278
Softball
PE 171A, 171C, 179B, 281, PEX 181, 282
Swimming
PE 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 170, PEX 184,
185, 186, 284, 285
Tennis
PE 159A, 159B, 159C, 159D, PEX 184, 189,
288, 289
Volleyball
PE 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, PEX 191, 192,
291, 292
Walking, Jogging and Running
PE 131, 149A, 149B, 162, PEX 138, 140, 141,
240
Wrestling
PE 151, PEX 194
Yoga
PE 128, 138, PEX 128, 151
Speech
Forensic Activity
Speech 236A, 236B, 236C, 236D
Theater
Acting
Theatre 107, 110, 111, 212, 213, 216
Costuming
Theatre 144, 221, 221A
Crew
Theatre 109, 133, 134
Improvisation
Theatre 108, 117, 208
Make-Up
Theatre 123, 123A
Musical Theater
Theatre 105, 146, 147
Portable Entertainment
Theatre 223, 224, 225
Rehearsal and Performance
Theatre 130, 131, 132
Theater Dance
Theatre 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
Dance, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
Touring Theater
Theatre 136, 137
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Changes in address must be reported immediately to the Admissions
and Records Office. Failure to do so may result in a delay of enrollment
appointment or other important notifications. Address changes may
be made online at www.cerritos.edu, вЂњMy CerritosвЂќ, вЂњStudent CenterвЂќ,
вЂњPersonal Information.вЂќ
COLLEGE UNITS
Each college course is worth a certain number of вЂњunitsвЂќ. This number
is determined by the type of class it is and the number of hours per week it
meets. For example, a three (3) unit lecture class (English or health) meets
three hours per week during a regular eighteen week semester, but a one
(1) unit laboratory course meets three hours per week.
STUDY LOAD
In order to meet graduation requirements in four semesters,
students must carry an average of 16 units of degree applicable credit
each semester. Students desiring to enroll in more than 18 units must
have the approval of a counselor. Other unit limitations are:
вЂў Foreign Visa Students not less than 12 units.
вЂўIntercollegiate athletes not less than 12 approved units,
throughout season of sport; not less than 24 approved units
between seasons of sport.
вЂў Special Admit K-10th grade students may enroll in a maximum
of 4 units.
вЂў College Bridge 11th-12th grade students may enroll in a
maximum of 8 units.
DEFINITION OF A CLASS HOUR
A class hour is defined as 50 minutes. Classes scheduled for more
than an hour follow formulas to stay close to this definition. For example,
a class scheduled from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (90 minutes) actually meets
for 80 minutes, allowing for a 10 minute passing period. Longer class
meeting patterns have required breaks. Cerritos College follows these
time patterns.
UNIT CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE
Veterans who have served on active duty a period of one year or
longer and who have received other than a dishonorable discharge
may be granted four (4) units credit. The units will be designated as
вЂњMilitary CreditвЂќ on the transcript. To apply for these units the veteran
must present the D.D. Form 214 to the Admissions and Records Office.
Credits are elective credits for the A.A. degree only and do not apply to
certificate programs.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
Freshman
One who has earned fewer than 30 units.
Sophomore
One who has earned 30 or more units but
fewer than 60 units, or has completed 60
units but does not hold a degree.
Graduate
One who has been awarded the Associate
in Arts degree or higher degree.
Full-time
One who is enrolled in 12 or more units.
Part-time
One who is enrolled in less than 12 units.
College Bridge
One currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th
grade in high school who desires to
enroll for college credit.
Special Admit
One currently enrolled in K-10th grade
who desires to enroll for college credit.
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PARKING REGULATIONS
Parking on campus is by permit only. Term and daily permits are
available. Please refer to the Expenses section of the catalog for more
information. Metered parking is also available.
Any motorized vehicle (except mopeds and motorcycles) requiring
registration with the California Department of Motor Vehicles must
have a current parking permit each semester. On vehicles, PERMITS
MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE LOWER LEFT OF THE FRONT
WINDSHIELD. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE
PERMIT IS VISIBLE IN ITS ENTIRETY AT ALL TIMES. Vehicles not
properly displaying a permit or having no permit will be cited. Vehicles
must be parked only in spaces or areas designed for vehicle parking. All
vehicles must be parked with the front of the vehicle heading into the
parking stall. Persons displaying a вЂњDPвЂќ plate or placard may not park
in spaces reserved for вЂњcarpoolвЂќ or Board Members. Students may not
park in stalls designated for staff parking unless they have a qualified
disability and a valid вЂњDPвЂќ plate or placard AND a current student
parking permit displayed.
Parking is free in student stalls during the first week of each
semester and the first week of the first summer session. VEHICLES
NOT DISPLAYING A VALID PERMIT OR INCORRECTLY PARKED IN
STAFF, METERED, OR HANDICAPPED STALLS, ETC., WILL BE ISSUED
A PARKING CITATION.
PARKING AREAS
Vehicles authorized to park on the Cerritos College campus shall be
parked head in only in areas that have been painted with lines indicating
parking stalls. Park only in the area designated by your permit except for
students with a valid вЂњDPвЂќ plate or placard and a current parking permit.
Designated Parking Areas are Color Coded:
WHITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student parking, current term or daily
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . student parking permit required.
YELLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty and staff, permit required.
GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timed coin-operated meters
BLUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valid вЂњDPвЂќ plate or placard and a
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . current Cerritos College parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . permit.
WHITE GRID MARKED . . . . Motorcycle parking only.
PINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cosmetology patron parking-located
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in Lot C-11. Pink cosmetology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . patron parking permit required.
DARK BLUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Health Services
Bicycles must park in designated areas only. All designated
student and staff parking areas will be enforced Monday, 7 a.m.,
through Friday, 11 p.m.
PARKING ON THE INTERIOR CAMPUS
Bicycles are to park in District-provided racks. Violators will be cited.
Only those vehicles with approval from the Campus Police Department are
permitted to drive and park on the interior and sidewalks of the campus.
Violators will be cited and/or the vehicle taken and put into storage.
OFF-CAMPUS PARKING
Off-campus parking is extremely restricted. Parking in surrounding
residential areas is by city-issued permit only. Student vehicles parking
in the surrounding neighborhoods will be cited, towed away and
impounded by the city at the studentвЂ™s expense.
The property owners also prohibit student parking in the shopping
centers adjacent to campus. Student vehicles in these shopping centers
are also towed away by property managers, at the studentвЂ™s expense.
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RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PENALTIES
The registered owner of any vehicle on campus may be held
responsible for liability or damage claims including parking or other
traffic violation penalties arising in connection with the possession and/
or operation of the vehicles on the Cerritos College campus.
LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED PERMITS
Replacements for lost, stolen, or damaged permits can be purchased
at the Campus Police Department in accordance with the fees indicated.
REFUNDS
Parking permit refunds are requested through the Admissions and
Records Office. Fees will be credited if the official drop has occurred
within the appropriate deadline for session or semester.
LIABILITY
Cerritos College assumes no liability and is not responsible for
damage or theft of any vehicle or its contents.
ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program
The ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program (SHP) at Cerritos College provides
transfer-bound students with the opportunity to enrich themselves
through participation in unique, challenging and interactive educational
experiences. The SHP promotes this goal by providing an office that
supports and assists students, by offering special Honors course sections
taught by outstanding professors, and by offering opportunities for
students to work one-on-one and in class with these faculty members
through honors research contracts.
Honors courses build skills in speaking, writing, analytical thinking,
problem solving and task management. They fulfill basic general
education requirements for graduation and transfer to a four-year
college or university.
ADVANTAGES OF HONORS
Honors programs in the community college are the least expensive
and one of the most efficient ways to get a good education and prepare
for admission to the 4-year university or college of choice.
Major universities that reject most of those who apply as freshmen
will often accept most of the community college honors program
students who apply for junior year transfer.
The ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program at Cerritos is an effective way to
develop your reading, writing, critical thinking and research skills and
to learn to work directly with faculty members. This helps you to get
good letters of recommendation that can be used for transferring to a
four-year college or university, or applying for a job, internship or special
program.
BENEFITS FOR SHP STUDENTS
вЂў
Working one-on-one with professors
вЂў
Small SHP course sizes
вЂў
Private honors graduation ceremony
вЂў
Travel to national and regional conferences
вЂў
Free library privileges at UCLA and UC Irvine
вЂў
Priority admission into several CSU honors programs
вЂў
Guaranteed admission or priority consideration for
admission at:
UC Irvine
Pitzer College
Loyola Marymount University
UCLA
Pomona College
Chapman University
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM
SHP students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all
their transferable courses and complete a total of five honors courses
from the two options below:
1. SHP Courses вЂ” Many typical general education courses
have honors sections. These have smaller enrollments than
other courses. They offer different teaching approaches,
more opportunity for hands-on experience and direct
communication with the professors.
2. SHP Contracts вЂ” Students undertaking a contract work
closely with the instructor to design and complete a special
honors project connected with the regular course. On
completion of the project, the student earns honors credit for
the course.
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CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO THE SHP
вЂў All students must demonstrate (through placement tests or other
means) readiness to start English 100: Freshman Composition
вЂў All students must demonstrate (through placement tests or
other means) readiness to start MATH 80: Intermediate Algebra
вЂў High School students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
above.
вЂў Current college students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on
at least 12 transferable units.
вЂў Complete Honors Writing Requirement.
For applications or further information, contact:
Timothy Juntilla
Director, ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program
(562) 860-2451, Ext. 2828; [email protected]
OR
Cerritos College
The ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program
(562) 860-2451, Ext. 2728; [email protected]
On the Web: www.cerritos.edu/shp
Teacher TRAC
The Teacher TRAC program offers many services and pathways
for students interested in teaching TK-12. Teacher TRAC focuses on
preparing future elementary school teachers, special education teachers,
secondary teachers, and future Career Technical Education Industrial
Technology teachers at the secondary and community college level in
woodworking, welding, and automotive.
For students interested in becoming an elementary school teacher,
Teacher TRACвЂ™s flagship program is a partnership with California State
University, Long Beach. As a student in the integrated, standards-based
Teacher TRAC / CSULB program, you can earn your bachelorвЂ™s degree
and multiple-subject teaching credential, and complete your student
teaching. Official Teacher TRAC students receive admission to CSULB
(upon completion of the lower division general education and premajor requirements).
Excellent opportunities are offered through the Teacher TRAC
Program. These opportunities include work experience in schools,
access to Teacher TRAC counselors, training on how to integrate
technology into the classroom, participation in conferences for teachers,
and access to Teacher TRAC Scholarships.
Change a life, shape a future, and give back to your community.
Become a teacher!! California schools need new teachers each year. One
of them can be you!
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Applications for the program are accepted each semester. Visit
our website at www.teachertrac.com for an application and more
information, or call (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2212.
Learning Communities Program
Learning communities involve the intentional creation of class pairs
or clusters around a common theme, public issue or question. Typically,
the same group of students is co-enrolled in two or more courses, usually
from different disciplinesвЂ”for instance, history and art, English and
career guidance, political science and philosophy. Students enroll in both
courses but receive a separate grade for each one.
Course instructors integrate their syllabi, encouraging students
to gain a deeper understanding of each course, even as they discover
connections between the two. Classroom activities, tests, assignments,
field trips, research projects, and educational technology are used to
engage students in their own learning, as well as provide them with
valuable вЂњreal-worldвЂќ skills.
Perhaps more importantly, the learning community model promotes
student-centered learning, with an emphasis on an enriched classroom
environment. It promotes greater intellectual growth and genuine mastery
of course content through collaborative activities, frequent feedback, and
increased student-teacher and student-student interactions. Traditional
lecturing is minimized; active learning and thoughtful integration of
content are maximized.
Research indicates learning communities promote student
achievement, retention, and progress toward degree completion. Faculty
benefit from professional development and training, fresh approaches to
teaching, and collaboration with colleagues.
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (FYE)
The First-Year Experience Program is a special part of the Learning
Community Program. Courses are designed to provide students with
a positive, strong start in college. Students who are interested in this
program should call (562) 860-2541, Ext. 2782, for more information or
visit the website at www.cerritos.edu/lcp.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING A LEARNING COMMUNITY?
вЂў Smooth your transition into college
вЂў Meet other students and form lasting friendships
вЂў Reinforce learning in one class while working on projects in the
other
вЂў Learn how to choose your major and reach your academic goals
sooner
вЂў Graduate or transfer to a four-year college or university sooner
вЂў Increase your learning and earn better grades
Are Learning Community courses transferable?
Many of the courses are transferable to the CSUвЂ™s and UCвЂ™s. See
the Schedule of Classes or the Cerritos College Catalog to check specific
courses.
What are the requirements to enroll?
The only requirement is that you must enroll in all the courses listed
for that Learning Community. The prerequisites are listed in the Cerritos
College Catalog and must be met prior to enrollment.
Are Learning Community courses more difficult?
No, you will not be required to do more work than if you took the two
classes separately. In fact, by taking the courses in a learning community,
you may find that material is easier to understand.
How will Learning Community courses be listed on my transcript?
Your transcript will reflect the classes as separate courses.
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HOW DO I REGISTER?
Log on to www.cerritos.edu, select MyCerritos, and follow the
directions. To enroll in a learning community, you must enroll in all
courses in the learning community before exiting MyCerritos. For more
information or assistance about enrolling in the Learning Communities
Program, check the Internet at www.cerritos.edu/lcp or call (562) 8602451, Ext. 2782.
LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL POLICY
When a student enrolls in a group of two or more courses as
part of a learning community or FYE House, he or she MUST MEET
THE PREREQUISITE(S), if there are any, for EACH course in the
combination. Students enrolled in one section of a course that is part
of a learning community must be enrolled in all other courses in that
group. If one course is dropped, the student MUST and WILL BE
DISENROLLED from all other courses in that learning community.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY.
Distance Education Program
Distance education takes place whenever teacher and student
interactions are separated by physical distance and facilitated by the
use of technology. Voice, video, data, and print may be used in place
of traditional classroom delivery to bridge the instructional gap. Many
courses listed in this catalog are delivered via distance education
either fully online or in a hybrid mode. In online courses students and
teachers do not meet regularly on campus as a class, although some
instructors may require on-campus attendance for orientation, test
taking, or to satisfy other course requirements. Hybrid courses include
the combination of traditional in-class meetings with computer-based
learning and other instructional technologies.
Distance education classes are identified in the published class
schedule with the designation вЂњonlineвЂќ or вЂњhybrid.вЂќ All online and hybrid
courses carry full academic credit, and the content is equivalent to what
you would receive via a more traditional mode of delivery. Students
enroll in distance education classes in the same manner as regular
classes. Consult the general enrollment procedures in this catalog or in
the class schedule for more information.
What do Distance Education students need to be successful?
вЂў Internet access and basic computer skills (send and receive
e-mail messages and attachments, download and manage files,
search and navigate the Internet using a browser)
вЂў Awareness of available online library resources and learning
support services
вЂў Time management and organizational skills
вЂў Motivation and focus
вЂў Completion of an online orientation program or equivalent
preparation, such as previous online coursework.
Before registering for an online course, you should make sure that
your skills are proficient in basic computing, web browsing, e-mail, and
word processing. Your instructor will not teach these skills as part of the
content of the course.
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Scholarship Regulations
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Instructors at Cerritos College have established their course
requirements within the framework of the CollegeвЂ™s philosophy and
requirements.
Final examinations are required in all courses. A schedule for final
examinations is available in the class schedule and online at www.
cerritos.edu/finalexam. Students are expected to take examinations
when scheduled; but in the event of an emergency or severe illness, the
instructor should be notified.
GRADING
Accomplishment in course work is indicated by the following
symbols:
Symbol Definition Grade Points
AExcellent
BGood
CSatisfactory
D
Less than satisfactory
F
Failing (earned)
FW
Failing, due to lack of participation and
failure to withdraw
P
Pass (at least satisfactory, the equivalent
of a вЂњCвЂќ; units awarded not counted in GPA)
NP
No Pass (less than satisfactory or failing;
units not counted in GPA)
IIncomplete
MW
Military Withdrawal (without penalty)
WWithdrawal
*RD
Report Delayed
4
3
2
1
0
0
-
*RD - The RD symbol is used when there is a delay in reporting
the grade of a student due to circumstances beyond the control of the
student. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a permanent
symbol as soon as possible. RD shall not be used in calculating grade
point averages.
GRADE CHANGES
The determination of the studentвЂ™s grade by the instructor shall be
final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. The
correction of a grade given shall only be allowed for a request initiated
within one year following the end of the term in which it was assigned.
Exceptions to the one-year limit on grade changes may be requested
by petition of the student in extenuating circumstances. A formal petition
must be submitted to the Academic Records and Standards Committee.
Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accident, illnesses, or other
circumstances beyond the control of the student. (Title 5, Section 55760).
INCOMPLETE
Students are not to re-enroll for a course in which a grade of вЂњIвЂќ has
been recorded. Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency
and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may result in an вЂњIвЂќ symbol
being entered in the studentвЂ™s record. The condition for removal of the вЂњIвЂќ
shall be stated by instructor in a written record. This record shall contain
the conditions for removal of the вЂњIвЂќ and the grade assigned in lieu of its
removal. This record must be given to the student with a copy on file with
the Admissions and Records Office until the вЂњIвЂќ is made up or the time limit
has passed. A final grade shall be assigned when the work stipulated has
been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing the
work has passed. The вЂњIвЂќ must be made up no later than one year following
the end of the term in which it was assigned. The вЂњIвЂќ symbol shall not be
used in calculating units attempted nor for grade points.
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TRANSCRIPTS OF RECORD
A transcript of all college work completed at Cerritos College may be
obtained by submitting a written request in the Admissions and Records
Office. Students requiring an official transcript that bears the college
seal must file a written request. Students may obtain an unofficial copy
of their transcript for their own personal reference via MyCerritos at
www.cerritos.edu. Students who attended prior to 2000 and have not
attended since, are not able to use MyCerritos. Official transcripts are
still available online at www.cerritos.edu, вЂњStudentsвЂќ, вЂњTranscriptsвЂќ.
The first two (2) transcripts (whether official or unofficial) are free.
For subsequent copies, a fee of $3 is charged for each regular transcript; a
$10 fee is charged for each rush transcript (2-hour turnaround). Failure
by a student to pay proper financial obligations due to the college or
district may result in the withholding of grades, transcripts, diplomas, or
registration privileges or any combination thereof. (California Code of
Regulations, Title 5, Section 59410).
VERIFICATION OF STUDENT STATUS FEES
The following are the fees for verification of enrollment:
$2.00 per verification of status.
$5.00 additional rush fee per verification to be completed within
the same business day.
Exemptions for these fees are for verification of enrollment and
grade point average for the California Student Aid Commission for
financial aid purposes.
GOOD STANDING
Students are considered to be in good academic standing with a
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher for all course work
completed, and the percentage of all units attempted and for which entries
of вЂњWвЂќ, вЂњIвЂќ, and вЂњNPвЂќ are recorded does not reach or exceed 50 percent.
PROBATION
A. Academic Probation
Students who have attempted at least twelve (12) semester units
as shown by the official academic record shall be placed on
academic probation if the students have earned a grade point
average below 2.0 in all units undertaken at Cerritos College.
B. Progress Probation
Students who have enrolled in a total of at least twelve (12)
semester units as shown by the official academic record shall be
placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units at
Cerritos College which the students have attempted and for which
entries of вЂњW,вЂќ вЂњI,вЂќ and вЂњNPвЂќ are recorded reaches or exceeds 50
percent.
Probation is entered on the studentвЂ™s permanent records and
transcripts of record. Students placed on academic or progress probation
will be notified by mail at the address listed on the official college record.
PROBATION CLEARANCE
A. Academic Probation Clearance
Students may clear academic probation by earning sufficient
grade points to raise the cumulative grade point average to 2.0
or higher in the next semester of attendance. Probation status
is not cleared by one semester of 2.0 GPA if it does not raise the
cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher.
B. Progress Probation Clearance
Students may clear progress probation by decreasing the
percentage of вЂњW,вЂќвЂњI,вЂќ or вЂњNPвЂќ entries to less than 50 percent of all
units in which the students have attempted.
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STANDARDS FOR DISMISSAL
A. Academic Dismissal
Students are subject to academic dismissal when their GPA is
less than 2.0 in 12 units or more for two consecutive semesters
on academic probation. Students subject to academic dismissal
shall be placed on continued probation when their latest
semesterвЂ™s GPA is 2.0 or higher.
B. Progress Dismissal
Students who have been placed on progress probation shall
be subject to dismissal if the percentage of units in which the
students have been enrolled and for which entries of вЂњW,вЂќ вЂњI,вЂќ
or вЂњNPвЂќ are recorded in at least two (2) consecutive semesters
reaches or exceeds 50 percent. Students subject to progress
dismissal shall be placed on continued probation when for their
latest semester no вЂњWвЂќ, вЂњIвЂќ, or вЂњNPвЂќ entries are recorded.
Students are notified they have been placed on probation shortly
after the beginning of the subsequent semester. Dismissal notices are
issued before the start of the fall semester. Dismissed students may
attend summer session to improve academic deficiencies.
REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISMISSAL
A. Academic Reinstatement
Students may re-enter the semester following academic
dismissal through successful petition to the Academic Records
and Standards Committee. However, such students will remain
on probation until the accumulated GPA is 2.0 or higher.
B. Progress Reinstatement
Students may re-enter the semester following progress dismissal
through successful petition to the Academic Records and
Standards Committee. However, such students will remain on
probation until the percentage of вЂњW,вЂќ вЂњI,вЂќ or вЂњNPвЂќ entries is less
than 50 percent of all units in which the students have enrolled.
Petitions must be filed prior to the deadline indicated on the
readmission petition.
REMOVAL FROM CLASS
A student may be involuntarily removed from a course due to
excessive absences, failure to meet prerequisite(s), or as a result of
official disciplinary action. (California Code of Regulations, Title 5,
Section 55003).
ATTENDANCE
It is the responsibility of students to attend classes regularly and
apply themselves to the college studies in which they are enrolled. When
students have been absent due to illness, they should report to their
instructor to explain the absence. Students not in attendance or late for
the first class meeting are subject to drop. Students who are absent in
excess of 10% of the total class hours are subject to drop. Students who
are absent during the course add period are subject to drop. Certain
academic and career technical education areas may have stricter
attendance requirements.
Listed below are two types of absences which permit the making
up of work missed, provided that the work is of such a nature that it can
be made up.
1. AUTHORIZED ABSENCE: For an approved educational field
trip or school activity.
2. EXCUSED ABSENCE: For illness, injury, or quarantine.
NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR A CLASS IN WHICH A STUDENT IS
NOT OFFICIALLY ENROLLED.
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Students must attend the first class meeting or their names may
be removed from the roll to allow another student seeking admission
to enter. If a student is unable to attend the first class meeting, the
instructor must be notified.
WITHDRAWAL
Pursuant to Title 5, section 58004 and Cerritos College Board
Policy, it is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to participate fully in class (es),
once enrollment is complete. However, should it become necessary to
withdraw from class, it is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to drop in person in
the Admissions and Records Office or through MyCerritos.
THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILTY OF WITHDRAWAL
FALLS TO THE STUDENT.
How to officially withdraw after enrollment ends:
Complete an Add/Drop card (available in the Admissions and Records
Office) or for a faster response, use MyCerritos (http://my.cerritos.edu).
Retain an updated printout for your records.
ALL WITHDRAWALS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE LISTED
DEADLINES. FAILURE TO OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW FROM
CLASS(ES) MAY RESULT IN AN вЂњF/FWвЂќ GRADE FOR EACH CLASS.
See the вЂњSession Dates and DeadlinesвЂќ in the schedule of classes for
specific deadlines.
Withdrawal resulting in Progress Probation and/or grades resulting
in Academic Probation for two consecutive terms cause loss of enrollment
priority, with certain exceptions, and are subject to appeal.
BASIC SKILLS COURSE LIMITATIONS
No more than a total of thirty (30) units from the pre-collegiate basic
skills courses listed below are allowed:
ENGL 20
MATH 20, 40
READ 41, 42, 43, 46
вЂњBasic Skills course workвЂќ refers to pre-collegiate basic skills courses
(i.e., courses in reading, writing, computation, learning skills, study skills)
which are designated as non-degree applicable courses, the purpose of
which is to prepare students for successful completion of associate in arts
degrees, transfer, or certificate courses.
Students enrolled in one or more courses of English as a Second
Language (ESL) or students identified as having a learning disability are
exempt from the thirty (30) unit limitation. A student who has completed
thirty (30) units of basic skills course work, shall be barred from registering
in pre-collegiate basic skills classes and referred to other appropriate
agencies to develop the skills necessary to enter college-level course work.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL REGULATIONS
An Academic Renewal procedure permits alleviation of previously
recorded sub-standard (вЂњD,вЂќвЂњF,вЂќ and вЂњNPвЂќ) academic performance which
is not reflective of a studentвЂ™s present demonstrated ability and level
of performance. The permanent academic record shall be annotated
in such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and
complete academic history.
1. A student may request that up to 30 units substandard
course work attempted be annotated and disregarded in
the computation of the studentвЂ™s grade point average or
requirements for a degree. Only those requested courses with
substandard grades will be disregarded.
2. At least twenty-four (24) units of college work from an
accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.0
must be completed after the 30 units of course work to be
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3. A student may be granted academic renewal only once.
4. No alleviated course work shall apply toward degree
requirements.
5. In the petition, the student must specify the course(s) to be
considered under the academic renewal policy as well as the
term in which the course work was attempted.
6. Some senior-level institutions and, possibly, certain out-of-state
community colleges do not honor academic renewal. It is the
studentвЂ™s responsibility to ensure that his/her transfer institution
will approve of academic renewal from Cerritos College.
A student may petition for academic renewal at the Admissions and
Records Office.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
вЂњCredit by ExaminationвЂќ may be granted for proficiency previously
accomplished in other than an accredited institution, for experience,
study, travel, or for formal service-connected courses essentially
equivalent to a course for which credit is being requested. Credit
attempted by this method shall be so marked on the studentвЂ™s permanent
record on an A-F grading system.
Units and grade points earned shall be counted toward the Associate
in Arts degree.
Units earned by вЂњCredit by ExaminationвЂќ are not considered as part
of the studentвЂ™s official program and will not be used for reports to Social
Security, Veterans Administration, or similar agencies. Non-resident
students will not be required to pay a tuition fee.
Students shall petition for вЂњCredit by ExaminationвЂќ through a
counselor. Petitioner is to take signed petition to his/her counselor for
approval. If counselor approves, the petition must be submitted to the
appropriate Division Dean for approval. It is the studentвЂ™s responsibility
to obtain such approval by the designated deadline. (Deadline dates
may vary from department to department. Student should see the
department for deadline dates). Results are forwarded to the Division
Dean and to the Office of Academic Affairs for approval, then to the
Admissions and Records Office for recording.
ELIGIBILITY GOVERNING вЂњCREDIT BY EXAMINATIONвЂќ
1. The student is currently enrolled at Cerritos College.
2. The course is approved for вЂњCredit by Examination.вЂќ
(See Schedule of Classes for list of approved courses.)
3. Student has met prerequisite(s) for the course.
4. The student has not already received credit for a more
advanced course which follows this course in sequence.
5. The student has not previously challenged this course.
6. The course is one for which high school or college credit
has not been previously granted, unless there is a course
articulation agreement between Cerritos College and an
educational institution or agency.
A student may earn up to a maximum of 15 units through вЂњCredit
by Examination.вЂќ
Those students planning to transfer should be advised that credit by
exam grades may not be accepted.
PASS/NO PASS COURSES
Title 5, California Administrative Code 55022, permits the granting
of credit toward a degree or certificate for courses completed on a Pass/
No Pass basis. All sections of the course must be offered in the same
manner. Courses may be offered for Pass/No Pass in either of the
following categories and will be specified in the catalog:
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Pass/No Pass Only Grading Basis
вЂў Courses wherein all students are evaluated on a Pass/No Pass
basis only. Please refer to current Class Schedule for the list of
courses offered as Pass/No Pass only.
Optional Pass/No Pass Grading Basis
вЂў Courses in which each student has the option to individually
elect Pass/No Pass or letter grade. Please refer to the current
Class Schedule for the list of courses offered with the Pass/No
Pass option.
No more than fifteen (15) units of pass/no pass courses may be
completed at Cerritos College, nor may more than fifteen (15) units
earned on a pass/no pass basis be applied toward the Associate in Arts
degree. Some courses are graded entirely on a pass/no pass basis. Units
earned in such courses shall not be considered as a part of the 15 unit
limit in the optional pass/no pass policy.
The decision to elect Pass/No Pass grading must be made by the end
of the fifth week of a full semester course or by the first 30% of a shortterm course, after which no other evaluative grade may be given. Pass/
No Pass forms are available online or in the Admissions and Records
Office in the Administration Building. Forms must be received and
processed by the Admissions and Records Office in order to receive the
Pass/No Pass notation.
A grade of вЂњPвЂќ is earned for coursework equal to a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better. A grade of вЂњNPвЂќ is earned for coursework equal to a grade of
вЂњDвЂќ or вЂњFвЂќ. Neither вЂњPвЂќ nor вЂњNPвЂќ grades are used in computation of
grade point average; however, P/NP units will appear on the transcript
of record.
A student may reverse P/NP selection to a letter grade, provided the
reversal is completed prior to the end of the fifth week of a full semester
course or prior to the first 30% of a short term course.
Units attempted for which a grade of вЂњNPвЂќ is recorded shall be
considered in probation and dismissal procedures. Students may not
repeat a course using the P/NP grading basis for a course previously
taken for a letter grade.
Students are advised that four-year institutions may limit the
number of units acceptable for transfer completed with a P/NP notation.
ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER COLLEGE CREDIT
A student who presents an official transcript of previous college
or university work (other than non-degree applicable course work)
in courses comparable to those of Cerritos College may receive credit
towards the Associate in Arts degree from Cerritos College. Before credit
can be granted, the course work must have been completed at a college
or university that is a member of one of the six regional accrediting
associations. Official transcripts must be on file with the Admissions
and Records Office. Hand-delivered copies of transcripts are accepted
provided they are received in a sealed envelope.
Transfer credit from institutions using the quarter system shall be
evaluated as follows:
The number of quarter units shall be multiplied by two
and divided by three to arrive at the approximate number of
semester units. (i.e., 4 quarter units equal approximately 3
semester units.)
Cerritos College is authorized to enroll international F-1 status
students and welcomes applications from such persons. All records of
any previous schooling (mark sheets, transcripts, diplomas, certificates,
etc.) must be submitted as original documents. These records must show
courses taken and grades earned, and must be translated into English if
the original records are in another language. If a translation is supplied,
it should be certified as accurate and correct by an appropriate public or
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school official, or sponsoring agency or government. The original record
should also be included.
Prior to the application of credit towards the Associate in Arts degree
(A.A.), the international transcript must be submitted to evaluation
agencies acceptable to Cerritos College. The college may then choose
to accept or not accept the agencyвЂ™s recommendations to award credit
towards the Associate in Arts degree.
Since the four-year universities maintain their own individual
evaluation staffs, credit from foreign institutions towards the baccalaureate
degree is subject to the universitiesвЂ™ review.
International students who wish to enroll as an F-1 status, please refer
to the Admission of International Students in this catalog. Also, please
contact the Office of International Student Services (OISS) at (562) 8602451, Ext. 2133; Fax (562) 467-5086; or visit the website at www.cerritos.
edu/oiss.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM CREDIT
Cerritos College will grant credit for College Board Advanced
Placement examinations. A score of 3, 4, or 5 is required in order to
receive units toward the A.A. degree. The number of units earned
through Advanced Placement exams will be noted on the studentвЂ™s
transcript. Credit granted can be used to satisfy Cerritos College General
Education requirements for the A.A. degree (Plan A) as follows:
AP Subject
Cerritos College
Units
A.A. GE Area
Granted
Art: History of Art
Fine Arts-6 c. (1)
3
Art: Studio
Elective credit only
3
Biology
Biological Sciences-6 a. (2)
4
Chemistry
Physical Sciences-6 a. (1)
5
Computer Science A
Communication and Analytical 3
Thinking-6 d. (2)
Computer Science AB
Communication and Analytical 3
Thinking-6 d. (2)
Economics: Macroeconomics Social and Behavioral 3
Sciences-6 b. (3)
Economics: Microeconomics Social and Behavioral 3
Sciences-6 b. (3)
*English: English Language English Composition-6 d. (1)
3
& Composition
*English: English Literature English Composition and 6
& Composition
Humanities-6 d. (1) and 6 c. (2)
Environmental Science
Biological Sciences-6 a. (2)
3
French: French Language
Humanities-6 c. (2)
5
French: French Literature
Humanities- 6 c. (2)
5
German Language
Humanities-6 c. (2)
5
Government and Politics:
American Government-6 b. (2)
3
United States
Government and Politics:
Social and Behavioral 3
Comparative
Sciences-6 b. (3)
History: European History Social and Behavioral 3
Sciences- 6 b. (3)
History: United States History American History-6 b. (1)
3
History: World
Social and Behavioral 3
Sciences-6 b. (3)
Human Geography
Social and Behavioral 3
Sciences- 6 b. (3)
Japanese
Humanities-6 c. (2)
5
Latin: Vergil
Humanities-6 c. (2)
3
Latin: Latin Literature
Humanities-6 c. (2)
3
**Mathematics: Calculus AB Communication and Analytical 3
Thinking-6 d. (2)
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**Mathematics: Calculus BC
Music Theory
Physics B
Physics C (mechanics)
Physics C
(electricity and magnetism)
Psychology
Spanish: Spanish Language
Spanish: Spanish Literature
**Statistics
Communication and Analytical Thinking- 6 d. (2)
Fine Arts-6 c. (1)
Physical Sciences- 6 a. (1)
Physical Sciences-6 a. (1)
Physical Sciences-6 a. (1)
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences-6 b. (3)
Humanities-6 c. (2)
Humanities-6 c. (2)
Communication and Analytical Thinking-6 d. (2)
3
3
5
3
3
5
5
3
*Also satisfies the Writing Proficiency Requirement for the A.A. degree.
**Also satisfies the Mathematics Proficiency Requirement for the A.A.
degree.
Students wishing to apply AP credits towards transfer general education
and unit requirements should consult the table on the Transfer Center website
at www.cerritos.edu/transfer.
Students wishing to apply AP credits towards transfer major requirements
should consult the receiving institutionвЂ™s policy which can often be found in the
receiving institutionвЂ™s university catalog. A Cerritos College counselor may help
you with your inquiries.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives college
students the opportunity to receive college credit by earning qualifying
scores on standardized examinations.
A student must be currently enrolled at Cerritos College at the
time they request credit for CLEP exams. Credit will not be granted for
courses in which equivalent or more advanced course work has been
completed. All official transcripts from CLEP must be submitted directly
to the Admissions and Records Office to receive credit. The number of
units earned through CLEP will be noted on the studentвЂ™s transcript.
Departmental approval is required to determine whether test scores
will satisfy requirements for the major.
Credit granted towards the associate degree at Cerritos College
does not necessarily transfer to other institutions. Transferability of
credit is determined by the receiving college or university. Currently, the
University of California does not accept CLEP Examinations. Please see
a counselor for applicability to transfer requirements.
Credit for the American Government exam does not meet the
CSU American Institutions requirement. In addition, the English
composition requirement currently cannot be met by a CLEP exam.
CLEP Examination Passing
Score
American Government 50 American Literature 50 Analyzing and 50 Interpreting Literature
Biology 50 Calculus 50 Chemistry 50 College Algebra 50 Communication and Analytical Thinking-6 d.
(2) and satisfaction of math
proficiency requirement
College Algebra-
50 Communication and Trigonometry- Analytical Thinking-6 d.(2)
(Discontinued June, 2007)
and satisfaction of math
proficiency requirement
English Literature 50 Humanities-6 c. (2) French Level II 59 Humanities-6 c. (2) German Level II 60 Humanities-6 c. (2) History, United States I 50 American History-6 b. (1) History, United States II 50 American History-6 b. (1) Human Growth and 50 Social and Behavioral Development
Sciences-6 b. (3)
Humanities 50 Humanities-6 c. (2) Introductory Psychology 50 Social and Behavioral
Sciences-6 b. (3)
Introductory Sociology 50 Social and Behavioral
Sciences-6 b. (3)
Natural Sciences 50 Physical Sciences or
Biological Sciences
-6 a. (1) or 6 a. (2)
Pre-Calculus 50 Communication and Analytical Thinking
-6 d. (2) and satisfaction
of math proficiency
requirement
Principles of 50 Social and Behavioral Macroeconomics
Sciences-6 b. (3) Principles of 50 Social and Behavioral Microeconomics
Sciences-6 b. (3) Spanish Level II 63 Humanities-6 c. (2) Trigonometry 50 Communication and Analytical Thinking -6 d. (2)
and satisfaction of the math
proficiency requirement
Western Civilization I 50 Social and Behavioral
Sciences-6 b. (3) Western Civilization II 50 Social and Behavioral Sciences-6 b. (3) 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Cerritos College Units A.A. GE Area Granted
American Government -6 b. (2) 3
Humanities-6 c. (2)
3
Humanities-6 c. (2) 3
Biological Sciences-6 a. (2) Communication and Analytical Thinking-6 d.
(2) and satisfaction of math
proficiency requirement
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Student Services
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
The Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC) provides the
governing body that finances, organizes, and directs many programs for
the student population. It co-sponsors with the district such activities as
athletics, choir, band, forensics, drama, and the student newspaper.
The ASCC student government includes legislative, executive, and
judicial branches. Participation in these programs and other campus
activities has been a significant part of many studentsвЂ™ college experience.
STATEMENT OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PREAMBLE
The community college exists for the transmission of knowledge,
the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the general well
being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to
the attainment of these goals. As members of the academic community
students should be encouraged to develop the capacity for critical
judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth
and knowledge.
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of
academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate
opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and
in the larger community. Students should exercise their freedom with
responsibility so as not to endanger the rights, goals, and beliefs of other
students.
Cerritos College is open to all qualified students regardless of
national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry,
sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,
or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing
characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one
or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other status
protected by law in person or in an online environment and, when the
victim or victims are associated with the District, whether or not the
location is associated with the District.
CLASSROOM RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The professor in the classroom and in conference should permit free
discussion, inquiry, and expression of thought by the student. Student
performance should be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on
opinions or willingness to accept professorsвЂ™ personal beliefs, or conduct
unrelated to academic standards. Student should be free to take reasoned
exception to the data or views offered in any course of study for which
they are enrolled and for maintaining standards of academic performance
established for each course in which they are enrolled. The student has the
right to have the course taught in a systematic, meaningful manner and to
know at the beginning of the course those academic standards required of
the student in the course. Administrative staff and faculty members should
respect confidential information about students, such as student views,
beliefs and political associations, that is acquired in the course of their
work. Transcripts of academic records should contain only information
about academic status.
ON CAMPUS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students should be free to examine and discuss all questions of
interest to them, and express opinions publicly and privately. They
should be free to organize and join associations to promote their
common interests. The membership, policies and actions of a student
organization will be determined by vote of only those persons who
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hold bona fide membership in that college organization. Campus
advisors shall advise organizations in the exercise of their rights and
responsibilities.
Student organizations shall be required to submit a statement of
purpose, criteria for membership, rules of procedures, a current list
of officers, and the advisor shall certify the list of verified members.
Campus organizations should be open to all students.
Students and student organizations should be free to support
causes by orderly means which do not disrupt the regular and essential
operation of the college. Student organizations shall have the right to
recommend, invite, and hear any person of their own choosing as long
as such speakers and topics are in accordance with federal, state and
local laws, and guarantee the safety of students and protection of public
property. Guest speakers invited by students or student organizations
should be subjected only to those policies, requirements, and regulations
as established by the Board of Trustees in order to insure an appropriate
and meaningful contribution to the academic community. It should
be made clear to the academic community and the larger community
that the public expressions of students, student organizations and guest
speakers speak only for themselves.
As constituents of the academic community, students should be
free, individually and collectively, to express their views on issues
of institutional policy, instruction, the evaluation of professors as it
pertains to their course content, and on matters of general interest to
the student body.
IN THE LARGER COMMUNITY
College students are both citizens and members of the academic
community. As citizens, students should enjoy the same freedom of
speech, peaceful assembly, and right of petition that other citizens enjoy.
As citizens they should be subject to civil law as others and may incur
penalties prescribed by civil authorities when violating these laws. Only
where the collegeвЂ™s interests as an academic community are distinct and
clearly involved should the special authority of the college be asserted.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Student publications and the student press perform the traditional
roles of informing, entertaining, and influencing. They are both
instructional and informational, and as such should meet the highest
academic and professional standards in serving the broad college
community and should set forth as the primary goal of the student
newspaper the coverage of news events, happenings, and experiences on
the college campus.
Associated Student Body, administrative and academic authorities,
in consultation with students and advisors have the responsibility to
define and clarify the role of student publications, and the standards to
be used in their evaluation.
They must also assure that both academic freedom and editorial
freedom are protected and exercised so that the integrity of the student
publications program and the free press will not be compromised.
It is incumbent upon student editors and managers to act
according to the highest ethics of responsible journalism. This corollary
responsibility includes careful adherence to the laws of libel and
good taste, and such considerations as the avoidance of indecency,
undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity, and the
techniques of harassment and innuendo, and should allow adequate
space for rebuttal and differing views in regard to articles in which there
is some controversy.
Safeguards to assure freedom of the student press with responsibility
should include freedom from censorship or arbitrary control of the
press, and protection of editors and managers from arbitrary attack,
suspension, or removal because of disapproval of editorial policy or
content by any external influence.
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STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
A student of the College may address grievances as applied to and
regarding academic, administrative, and instructional matters relating
to students, and including, but not limited to, any grievance dealing with
any academic or management employee of the District.
A grievance shall herein be defined as any act depriving a student
of any of the rights set forth in the statement of вЂњStudent Rights and
Responsibilities,вЂќ or any state, federal, or local codes. Grades and grading
grievances are not addressed within this administrative procedure. The
student should refer to вЂњStudent Grade Grievance Procedure.вЂќ
The determination of whether the Statement of Grievance presents
sufficient grounds for a hearing shall be based on the following:
вЂў The statement contains facts which, if true, would constitute a
grievance under these procedures;
вЂў The grievant is a student, which includes applicants and former
students;
вЂў The grievant is personally and directly affected by the alleged
grievance;
вЂў The grievance was filed in a timely manner;
вЂў The grievance is not clearly frivolous, clearly without foundation,
or clearly filed for purposes of harassment.
If the grievance does not meet each of the requirements, the Office
of Student Conduct and Grievance or ASCC Chief Justice or designee
shall notify the student in writing of the rejection of the request for a
grievance hearing, together with the specific reasons for the rejection and
the procedures for appeal.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (Except Grades and Grading, Sexual
Harassment, and Other Illegal Discrimination):
STEP I - INFORMAL ACTION
A.The student with a grievance shall first attempt to resolve the
matter by informal discussion with the employee(s) involved.
B.If the problem is not resolved in step I-A, the student shall then
attempt to resolve the matter by informal discussion with the
person at the lowest level of supervisory authority for the person
with whom there is a complaint.
C.If the grievant still believes the issue has not been resolved
satisfactorily after Step I-B, a student Statement of Grievance
Form may be obtained from the Office of Student Conduct and
Grievance. After completion of the Form, specifying the time,
place, nature of the complaint and remedy or correction requested,
it should be submitted to the Dean of Student Services who will
send a copy of the written statement to the ASCC Supreme Court
Chief Justice and the Vice President of Academic Affairs. This
statement must be submitted within 30 instructional days after
the grievant has become aware of the act or condition on which
the complaint is based. An instructional day is defined as any
day Monday through Friday that all normal college business is
conducted, both in the classroom and administrative offices. All
weekend days and college holidays are excluded.
D.The ASCC Chief Justice or Court designee shall attempt to resolve
the problem through informal meeting and discussion among the
pertinent parties while remaining neutral on all issues involved.
This informal meeting and discussion is intended to include
the levels of management or administration concerned with the
problem and should be completed within ten instructional days, as
such days are defined herein. In the event the informal procedure
fails, the formal procedure may be implemented.
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STEP II - FORMAL ACTION
A. PRELIMINARY STEPS
1. If the grievant does not believe the grievance has been
resolved, the grievant may request Step II-Formal Action
through the ASCC Chief Justice. The Chief Justice upon
receiving the request of the grievant shall call a meeting of
the Student Grievance Hearing Committee. The Hearing
Committee will be composed in the following manner:
вЂў ASCC Chief Justice or designee and two Court Justices or
designees,
вЂў the Vice President of Academic Affairs or administrative
designee,
вЂў the Faculty Senate President or Senate designee, and
вЂў one Faculty Senate member, chosen by the Faculty Senate.
If replaced per section II.A.5. herein, the ASCC Chief Justice or
designee or Court Justices or designees substitute(s) shall be
appointed by the ASCC Court.
2. The Chief Justice or designee shall serve as the Hearing
Committee Chair, but shall have no vote in committee
decisions. The five voting members of the Hearing Committee
may be selected within the first six weeks of the academic year.
Names selected by the Faculty Senate are to be submitted to
the Chief Justice. Members of the Committee are to serve for
an academic year.
3. The Vice President of Academic Affairs or administrative
designee shall serve as Hearing Committee Executive
Secretary. The Executive Secretary, a voting member of the
committee, shall be responsible for keeping necessary records
of committee hearings and assist the ASCC Chief Justice in the
conduct of the hearing.
4. Grievance Committee members are to deal with all grievances
in a confidential manner, except when both parties agree to a
public hearing or otherwise required by law.
5. No person shall serve as a member of a Hearing Committee if
that person has been personally involved in any matter giving
rise to the grievance, has made any statement on the matters
at issue, or could otherwise not act in a neutral manner. Any
party to the grievance may challenge for cause any member of
the hearing committee prior to the beginning of the hearing
by addressing a challenge to the Hearing Committee Chair,
who shall determine whether cause for disqualification has
been shown. If the Hearing Committee Chair determines that
sufficient grounds for removal of a member of the committee
have been presented, the Hearing Committee Chair shall
remove the challenged member or members and request a
substitute from the original appointing constituent group.
B. FORMAL HEARING
The Hearing Committee shall conduct its proceedings
according to the following procedures:
1. The Hearing Committee must meet within 15 instructional
days after informal action has been completed and the
grievant has requested a formal hearing.
2. The Chair must notify the parties involved within five
instructional days before the hearing of the date, time, and
location of the hearing and must include a copy of the written
complaint, a copy of the Statement of Student Rights and
Responsibilities, and copy of the Grievance Procedure.
3. Four members shall constitute a quorum by which Hearing
Committee business may proceed. The quorum must include
at least one student member, one faculty member, and one
administrative member.
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4. The members of the Hearing Committee shall be provided
with a copy of the grievance and any written response
provided by the respondent before the hearing begins.
5. Both parties shall have the right to present personal statements,
testimony, evidence, and witnesses. Formal rules of evidence
shall not apply.Any relevant evidence shall be admitted. Unless
the Hearing Committee determines to proceed otherwise,
each party to the grievance shall be permitted to make an
opening statement. Thereafter, the grievant or grievants shall
make the first presentation, followed by the respondent or
respondents. The grievant(s) may present rebuttal evidence
after the respondent(s)вЂ™ evidence. The burden shall be on the
grievant or grievants to prove by substantial evidence that the
facts alleged are true.
6. Each party shall have the right to be present, to be accompanied
by the person of his or her choice (who may not participate in
the hearing), and to question witnesses who are present. In a
closed hearing, witnesses shall not be present at the hearing
when not testifying, unless all parties and the committee
agree to the contrary.
7. The hearing shall be recorded by the Dean of Student Services,
either by audio recording or stenographic recording, and
shall be the only recording made. No witness who refuses
to be recorded may be permitted to give testimony. The
audio or stenographic recording shall remain in the custody
of the District, at all times, unless released to a professional
transcribing service. Any recognized party to the grievance
may request a copy of the recording.
8. The Hearing Committee Chair shall, at the beginning of
the hearing, ask each person present to identify themselves
by name, and thereafter shall ask witnesses to identify
themselves by name.
9. The Hearing Committee shall discuss the stated grievance(s),
hear testimony, examine witnesses, and receive all available
evidence to the charge.
10. The hearing shall be closed to the public unless otherwise
agreed upon in writing by both parties.
11. The Hearing Committee shall make decisions in private. The
Hearing Committee shall write up findings and decisions. Copies
of findings and decisions, including majority and minority
reports, are to be sent to each party and the appropriate Vice
President. The Hearing CommitteeвЂ™s decision(s) shall be final
unless appealed.
12. A recording of the proceedings shall be kept in a confidential
file in the Office of Student Conduct and Grievance and
shall be available at all times to parties directly involved. All
documents, communications, and records dealing with the
processing of a grievance will be filed separately from the
personnel files of the participants. After a period of four
years, the grievance file shall be destroyed.
13. Reprisals of any kind will not be taken by the District or any of
its agents against any party of interest or any other participant
in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation.
14. Evidence and testimony given in each case presented shall not
be the sole cause of initiating or filing further grievances.
15. If the grievant does not act within the time limits provided
herein, the ability to proceed with the grievance shall be
terminated and no further action will be taken.
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16.The number of instructional days indicated at each step
herein should be considered a maximum and every effort
must be made to expedite the process. Time limits may be
extended by mutual consent in writing or by decision of the
Hearing Committee.
17. The Hearing Committee should attempt to reach a decision
by discussion and consensus on a workable solution. Voting
should be a last course of action.
18.If in the course of the proceedings a student graduates
before a solution is found, the student shall not be denied
full consideration under this policy. A student may also
submit a grievance after graduation if the grievance did not
become known until that time. However, it must be submitted
within 30 instructional days after the grievant should have
reasonably become aware of the act or condition on which the
complaint is based.
APPEALS PROCESS
1. If a party wishes to formally appeal a recommendation of the
Hearing Committee, an appeal must be submitted within ten
instructional days to the appropriate Vice President provided
the appropriate Vice President is not a direct party to the
grievance. If the appropriate Vice President is a direct party
to the grievance, and either party is dissatisfied with the
recommendation of the Hearing Committee, an appeal may
be submitted to a Vice President/Assistant Superintendent not
a direct party to the grievance.
2. Upon receiving the findings and recommendations of the
Hearing Committee, and after examination of the appeal
as requested by either party, the appropriate Vice President
or alternate may accept or reject the Hearing CommitteeвЂ™s
decision.
3. If the appropriate Vice President or alternate rejects the
Hearing CommitteeвЂ™s decision, he or she shall submit his/her
decision with the stated reasons for objections to the Hearing
Committee within ten instructional days. The Hearing
Committee shall within ten instructional days reconsider its
decision(s) and submit its decisions to the appropriate Vice
President for a final decision.
4.The appropriate Vice President shall transmit his or her final
decision to the parties within ten instructional days.
5. An appeal of the appropriate Vice PresidentвЂ™s decision may
be submitted to the President/Superintendent by either
party within five instructional days of the appropriate Vice
PresidentвЂ™s decision. The President/Superintendent shall
transmit his or her final decision to the parties within ten
instructional days.
6. An appeal of the President/SuperintendentвЂ™s decision may
be submitted to the Board of Trustees by either party within
five instructional days of the President/SuperintendentвЂ™s
decision. The Board of Trustees may review an appeal for two
consecutive regular Board meetings before making a final
determination of the matter at the District level.
7. The President/Superintendent or designee, or Board of
Trustees may reject a Hearing Committee decision only after
reviewing a transcription of the involved hearing.
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STUDENT GRADE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A student of the College may present a grade grievance. The
California Education Code, Section 76224, quoted, states clearly the
conditions upon which grades or grading can be questioned.
вЂњWhen grades are given for any courses of instruction taught
in a community college district, the grade given to each student
shall be determined by the instructor of the course and the
determination of the studentвЂ™s grade by the instructor, in the
absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence, shall be
final.вЂќ вЂњMistakeвЂќ may include, but is not limited to, errors made
by an instructor in calculating a studentвЂ™s grade and clerical
errors.
STEP I вЂ“ INDIVIDUAL ACTION
A student who believes a final course grade was assigned due to
mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence shall meet with the faculty
member to resolve his/her concern.
STEP II вЂ“ MANAGEMENT ACTION
1. The student will obtain a Grade Grievance Form from the
Office of Student Conduct and Grievance.
2. The student must return the Grade Grievance Form to the
Office of Conduct and Grievance within 30 instructional days
after the completion of the course about which the grade
grievance is filed. An instructional day is defined as any day
Monday through Friday that all normal college business is
conducted, both in the classroom and in the administrative
offices. All weekend days and college holidays are excluded.
3. The Dean of Student Services, or designee, will meet with
the student and review the completed Grade Grievance Form.
If the student wishes to pursue the grievance, the Dean of
Student Services, or designee, will sign and date the Form.
4. The Dean of Student Services, or designee, will present a
copy of the Grade Grievance Form to the applicable Division
Dean. The Division Dean may schedule a meeting of all
concerned if appropriate. The Division Dean should schedule
a meeting only if the Form has the signature of the Dean of
Student Services, or designee, and is dated. The Division
Dean shall make a recommendation to the parties within ten
instructional days.
STEP III вЂ“ ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
If either party is dissatisfied with the recommendation of the Division
Dean, he or she may appeal the matter to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs or designee within ten instructional days of the Division DeanвЂ™s
recommendation. The Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee
shall call a meeting with the student, the ASCC Chief Justice, the Division
Dean, and if needed, the faculty member. The Vice President of Academic
Affairs or designee shall transmit his or her decision to the parties within
ten instructional days.
STEP IV вЂ“ PRESIDENT/SUPERINTENDENT ACTION
If either party chooses to appeal the decision of the Vice President
of Academic Affairs, he or she may appeal the matter to the President/
Superintendent of the College within ten instructional days of such
decision. If a faculty member is dissatisfied with a recommendation and
neither acts on it, nor appeals it, the Vice President of Academic Affairs
will forward the matter to the President/Superintendent. The President/
Superintendent will review the recommendation and if needed, request
persons involved in the grievance to meet.
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The President/Superintendent shall make a recommendation
within ten instructional days. If either party is dissatisfied with the
recommendation of the President/Superintendent, an appeal of the
President/SuperintendentвЂ™s recommendation may be submitted to the
Board of Trustees by either party. The appeal must be submitted
within ten instructional days after the President/SuperintendentвЂ™s
recommendation. The Board may review an appeal for two consecutive
regular Board meetings, and if needed, request persons involved in the
grievance to appear before making a final determination of the matter
at the District level.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Most complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters should be
resolved at the college level. If a complaint does not fall into one of the
collegeвЂ™s established procedures, it may be addressed in writing to the
President/Superintendent. Individuals are strongly encouraged to make
every attempt to resolve matters through the appropriate administrative
processes.
Matters that are not resolved at the college level may be submitted to
one or more of the following agencies for consideration:
вЂў The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
(ACCJC) at www.accjc.org/complaint-process, if the complaint is
associated with the institutionвЂ™s compliance with academic
program quality and accrediting standards. The ACCJC is the
agency that accredits the academic programs of the California
Community Colleges.
вЂў If the complaint does not concern the collegeвЂ™s compliance
with academic program quality and accrediting standards,
it may be directed to the California Community Colleges
ChancellorвЂ™s Office by completing the web form found at
www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
The President/Superintendent shall establish procedures for the
imposition of discipline on students in accordance with the requirements
for due process of the state and federal laws and regulations.
The procedures shall clearly define the conduct that is subject to
discipline, and shall identify potential disciplinary actions, including but
not limited to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student.
Due process requires that in all significant disciplinary situations a
student is informed of charges against him/her, is given an opportunity
to refute them, and has the opportunity to appeal a decision.
The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation from
the President/Superintendent for expulsion. The Board of Trustees
shall consider an expulsion recommendation in closed session unless
the student requests that the matter be considered in a public meeting.
Final action by the Board of Trustees on the expulsion shall be taken at
a public meeting.
The procedures shall be made widely available to students through
the College catalog and other means.
Students enrolling in Cerritos College assume an obligation to abide
by all District regulations on District-owned or controlled property or at
District-sponsored or supervised functions.
Students who fail to adhere to District regulations are subject to
disciplinary actions.
In all disciplinary actions, the student shall be informed of the
nature of the charges against him/her and given a fair opportunity to
refute them. The District shall not be arbitrary in its actions.
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The following conduct while on District-owned or controlled property
or at District-sponsored or supervised functions shall constitute good
cause for discipline, including but not limited to the removal, suspension,
or expulsion of a student.
1. Assault, battery, or any threat of force or violence, or causing,
attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to
another person, in person or in an online environment and,
when the victim or victims are associated with the District,
whether or not the location is associated with the District.
2. Possession, use, sale, or otherwise furnishing any firearm, knife,
explosive, or other dangerous object or chemical, including
but not limited to any facsimile firearm, knife, or explosive on
District-owned or controlled property or at District-sponsored
or supervised functions without the prior authorization of the
President/Superintendent or designee.
3. Unlawful possession, use, sale, offer to sell, or furnishing, or
being under the influence of, any controlled substance listed in
Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of
the California Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or
an intoxicant of any kind; or unlawful possession of, or offering,
arranging, or negotiating the sale of any drug paraphernalia, as
defined in California Health and Safety Code, Section 11014.5.
4. Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion.
5. Theft, attempted theft of, or willful damage to District property
or property in the possession of, or owned by, a member of the
college community or knowingly receiving stolen property or
private property on District premises.
6. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has
been prohibited by law or by regulation of the District.
7. Committing sexual harassment as defined by law or by
District policies and procedures in person or in an online
environment and, when the victim or victims are associated
with the District, whether or not the location is associated
with the District.
8. Engaging in harassing or discriminatory behavior based
on national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition,
genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital
status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because
he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing
characteristics, or based on association with a person or group
with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics,
or any other status protected by law in person or in an online
environment and, when the victim or victims are associated
with the District, whether or not the location is associated
with the District.
9. Engaging in intimidating conduct or bullying against another
student through words or actions, including direct physical
contact; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling;
social isolation or manipulation; and cyberbullying.
10. Willful misconduct that results in injury or death to a student,
client, patient, visitor, guest, or to District personnel or that
results in cutting, defacing, or other injury to any real or
personal property owned by the District or on campus.
11. Endangering a student, client, patient, visitor, guest, or District
employee or contributing to or causing harm to the health,
safety, and/or well-being of such others.
12. Disruptive behavior, continual or willful disobedience and/
or persistent defiance of the authority, habitual profanity or
vulgarity, or abuse of District personnel or where the presence
of the student causes a continuing danger to the physical
safety of students or others.
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13. Cheating, or engaging in other academic dishonesty including
copying from anotherвЂ™s work; discussion prohibited by the
instructor; obtaining exam copies without permission; and
using notes, other information, or devices that have been
prohibited.
14.
Misrepresentation and/or impersonation, including
arranging for or allowing another individual to impersonate
or otherwise misrepresent himself or herself to be a student
generally or to be a particular student either in person or in
an online environment, and/or impersonating or otherwise
misrepresenting oneself to be another person in person or in
an online environment.
15.Plagiarism, in individual or group work or in a student
publication, including the act of taking the ideas, words or
specific substantive material of another and offering them as
oneвЂ™s own without giving credit to the source.
16.Dishonesty; forgery; alteration or misuse of District
documents, records, or identification; or knowingly furnishing
false information to the District.
17.Unauthorized entry upon, into, or use of District facilities,
either in person or in an online environment.
18.Lewd, indecent or obscene conduct on District-owned or
controlled property; or at District-sponsored or supervised
functions; or directed at and for the purpose of harming
another individual or group associated with the District,
whether carried out in person or in an online environment,
and whether or not the location is associated with the District.
19. Engaging in expression that is obscene; libelous or slanderous;
or that so incites students as to create a clear and present danger
of the commission of unlawful acts on college premises, or the
violation of lawful District administrative procedures, or the
substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the District.
20. Persistent, serious misconduct where other means of correction
have failed to bring about proper conduct.
21.Unauthorized preparation, giving, selling, transfer,
distribution, or publication, for any commercial purpose, of
any contemporaneous recording of an academic presentation
in a classroom or equivalent site of instruction, including but
not limited to handwritten or typewritten class notes, except as
permitted by any Board policy or administrative procedure.
22. Unauthorized use of audio, video or other listening, recording
or transmitting device in any classroom, service area or
District activity without prior consent of the instructor, service
area manager, or activity advisor except as necessary for
reasonable accommodation.
23. Sexual assault and/or battery; rape, including acquaintance
rape; or physical abuse of another person.
24. Misrepresentation of oneself or of an organization to be an
agent of the District.
25.Continued disruption on or off District property of the
DistrictвЂ™s educational or student services activities,
administrative functions and procedures, public service
functions, authorized curricular or co-curricular activities,
other functions, or prevention of authorized guests from
carrying out the purpose for which they are on District
property.
26.Abuse of any person or any possession of any person, on
District-owned or controlled property.
27.Violation of state or local laws, Board policies, or
administrative procedures concerning the registration of
student organizations, the use of District facilities, or the time,
place, and manner of public expression.
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28. Abusive behavior directed toward coercion of, or hazing of,
or bullying of a member of the college community, in person
or in an online environment and, when the victim or victims
are associated with the District, whether or not the location is
associated with the District.
29.Violation of Board policies or administrative procedures
governing the use of student user accounts, computers, and
telecommunication resources, including but not limited to
the unauthorized entry, opening, or viewing of a file; the
unauthorized use of another individualвЂ™s identification and
password; arranging for, allowing, and/or impersonation of
one person by another; sending obscene or abusive messages
or files; and/or use of computing facilities to interfere with the
work of another student or employee of District.
30. Engaging in physical or verbal disruption, intimidation, or
harassment of such severity or pervasiveness as to have
the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a
studentвЂ™s academic performance, or District employeeвЂ™s
work performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or
offensive educational or work environment, in person or in
an online environment and, when the victim or victims are
associated with the District, whether or not the location is
associated with the District.
31. Violation of a duly issued restraining order, stalking, and/or
a pattern of conduct with intent to follow, alarm, or harass
another person, and which causes the person to reasonably
fear for his or her safety, and where the pattern of conduct
persisted after the person has demanded that the pattern of
conduct cease.
32. Failure to identify oneself when requested to do so by District
officials acting in the performance of their duties.
33. Any other cause not listed above which is identified as вЂњGood
CauseвЂќ by the Education Code or that disrupts the college, its
mission, or campus life.
ACADEMIC HONESTY/DISHONESTY POLICY
Your instructors are eager to help you succeed in your studies at
Cerritos College. But success means more than just receiving a passing
grade in a course. Success means that you have mastered the course
content so that you may use that knowledge in the future, either to be
successful on a job, or to continue on with your education in advanced
classes.
Your success depends on a combination of the skill and knowledge
of your instructors, and your own hard work. You will reach your future
goals only if you gain new knowledge from every course you take. That
knowledge becomes yours, and can be used by you, only if it is gained
through your own personal efforts. Receiving a grade in a course,
without acquiring the knowledge that goes with it, diminishes your
chances for future success.
While in college, you are also shaping the principles which will guide
you throughout the rest of your life. Ethical behavior and integrity are a
vital part of those principles. A reputation for honesty says more about
you, and is more highly prized, than simply your academic skills.
For that reason, academic honesty is taken very seriously by the
Cerritos College faculty. The following guidelines have been prepared
so that you will understand what is expected of you in maintaining
academic honesty.
Academic dishonesty is normally to be dealt with as an academic
action by the instructor, reflected in the studentвЂ™s grade in the particular
course, rather than through college disciplinary procedures.
No specific departmental, divisional or institutional procedures
are established for academic dishonesty other than the normal process
for review and appeal of an instructorвЂ™s grading procedures. However,
plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are
violations of the collegeвЂ™s official Standards of Conduct.
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Academic dishonesty is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting
to obtain credit for work by the use of any dishonest, deceptive or
fraudulent means. Examples of academic dishonesty would include, but
not be limited to the following:
вЂў Copying, either in part or in whole, from anotherвЂ™s test or
examination;
вЂў Discussion of answers or ideas relating to the answers, on
examination or test when the instructor prohibits such
discussion;
вЂў Obtaining copies of an exam without the permission of the
instructor;
вЂў Using notes, вЂњcheat sheets,вЂќ or otherwise utilizing information
or devices not considered appropriate under the prescribed test
conditions;
вЂў Altering a grade or interfering with the grading procedures in
any course;
вЂў Allowing someone other than the officially enrolled student to
represent the same;
вЂў Plagiarism, which is defined as the act of taking the ideas, words
or specific substantive material of another and offering them as
oneвЂ™s own without giving credit to the source.
Options may be exercised by the faculty member to the extent that
the faculty member considers the cheating or plagiarism to manifest
the studentвЂ™s lack of scholarship or to reflect on the studentвЂ™s lack of
academic performance in the course. One or more of the following
actions are available to the faculty member who suspects a student has
been cheating or plagiarizing:
1. Review-no action.
2. An oral reprimand with emphasis on counseling toward
prevention of further occurrences.
3. A requirement that work be repeated.
4. A reduction of the grade earned on the specific work in
question, including the possibility of no credit for the work.
5. A reduction of the course grade as a result of item 4 above,
including the possibility of a failing grade for the course.
6. Referral to the Office of Student Conduct and Grievance
for further administrative action, such as suspension or
expulsion.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
Student Conduct and Grievance programs should contribute to
the teaching of appropriate individual and group behavior as well as
to protecting the campus community from disruption and harm. The
Programs should be conducted in ways that will serve to foster the ethical
development and personal integrity of students and the promotion of an
environment that is in accord with the overall educational goals of the
institution.
The Office of Student Conduct and Grievance is responsible for the
student conduct and disciplinary procedures of the college. Inquiries
should be directed to the Dean of Student Services in the Office of
Student Affairs.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS
Disciplinary Sanctions
Official Reprimand вЂ“ Defined as an admonishment or warning
that becomes part of a studentвЂ™s file and is considered in the event
of future violations.
1. May be initiated by any faculty or College manager and sent in
writing to the Office of Student Conduct and Grievance.
2. The Dean of Student Services (Disciplinary Officer), or
designee, shall determine if there exists good and sufficient
reason to initiate disciplinary action and the student should
be notified of such actions.
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Disciplinary Probation вЂ“ Defined as disciplinary action that
may include, but is not limited to, exclusion of the individual from
designated co-curricular activities of the college community.
1. Shall be initiated by the Office of Student Conduct and
Grievance.
2. The nature of the misconduct, dates, times and places, and
length of probation shall be placed in writing. Written copies
shall be sent to the student and copies filed with the Office of
Student Conduct and Grievance.
Instructor Removal вЂ“ Defined as instructor-initiated removal
of a student from his or her class when the student has interfered
with the instructional process. Duration will be for the day of the
removal and the next class meeting.
1.The instructor or Division Dean shall immediately report the
removal to the Office of Student Conduct and Grievance for
appropriate action such as official reprimand, suspension, or
recommendation of expulsion.
Immediate Interim Suspension вЂ“ The President/Superintendent
or designee may order immediate suspension of a student where
he or she concludes that immediate suspension is required to
protect lives or property and to ensure the maintenance of order.
In cases where an interim suspension has been ordered, the time
limits contained in these procedures shall not apply, and all hearing
rights, including the right to a formal hearing where a long-term
suspension or expulsion is recommended, will be afforded to the
student within ten instructional days.
Suspension вЂ“Defined as exclusion from the College for a specified
period of time.
1. Suspensions shall be initiated by the Disciplinary Officer or
designee with the knowledge of the Vice President of Student
Services.
2. The duration of the suspension from one or more classes
shall be for a period of up to ten days of instruction, for the
remainder of the academic term, or from all classes and
activities of the community college for one or more terms.
3. There may be an immediate suspension when necessary to
protect lives or property and to insure the maintenance of
order pending a hearing within ten instructional days.
Expulsion - Defined as the removal of a student from any and all
classes of the College.
1. Only the Board of Trustees may expel students for вЂњGood
CauseвЂќ or when other means of correction fail to bring about
proper conduct of a student.
2. The duration of the expulsion may be indefinite.
3. The expulsion is noted in the permanent file of the student.
4. Re-admittance after expulsion requires Board approval.
Hearing Board
In all cases when the Disciplinary Officer or designee has initiated
disciplinary action, the student, within five instructional days following
notification of the action, may convey to the Vice President of Student
Services, in writing:
1. Concurrence with the decision; or
2. A grievance challenging the action.
If a grievance challenging the action is filed, a hearing will be
conducted.
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A Hearing Board shall be responsible to the President/
Superintendent for reviewing and making recommendation to the
President/Superintendent. Membership of the Hearing Board shall
include the following:
1. Two members of the instructional staff appointed by the
Faculty Senate.
2. Two student Court Justices appointed by the ASCC Chief Court
Justice or by the Associated Students President, if the Chief
Court Justice is a party to the matter.
3. The Disciplinary Officer shall serve as the Chairperson of the
Hearing Board, but will not vote except to break a tie.
Procedures for a Hearing, Disposition, and Imposition of Sanctions
1. Written notice of a hearing shall be mailed or delivered to
the student. A hearing must be held within ten instructional
days of the suspension if the suspension is immediate. An
instructional day is defined as any day Monday through
Friday that all normal College business is conducted, both in
the classroom and in the administrative offices. All weekend
days and College holidays are excluded.
2. Notice shall include date and place of hearing, a statement
of all charges, a copy of applicable policies and procedures,
the opportunity of the student to appear in person, and the
opportunity to present oral and documentary evidence.
3. Hearings shall be conducted in the manner consistent with
the orderly conduct of the affairs of the College, and which
seems to the Hearing Board to be most conducive to the
determination of the truth.
4. All hearings shall be tape recorded. A transcript shall be made
available to parties directly involved, at their own expense.
Transcripts may be redacted to comply with law, policies, and
to protect the privacy and/or safety of individuals.
5. Promptly following a hearing, the Hearing Board shall submit
the recommendation to the President/Superintendent. The
President/Superintendent and/or designee shall make the
final decision on suspensions. A decision of the President/
Superintendent to suspend shall be issued to the student in
writing. Expulsion requires action by the Board of Trustees.
A decision of the Board of Trustees to impose expulsion shall
be reached no later than the next regularly scheduled regular
Board meeting after the Board receives the recommendation
from the President/Superintendent. Notification of the
BoardвЂ™s decision regarding expulsion shall be issued to the
student in writing after the action by the Board.
Time Limits - Any times specified in these procedures may be
shortened or lengthened if there is mutual concurrence by all parties.
These procedures may change from time to time and may be
superseded by current state and federal laws and regulations. Otherwise,
the College Catalog, which is updated annually, contains the most recent
information regarding student discipline procedures.
THE OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND GRIEVANCE
The Office of Student Conduct and Grievance is responsible for the
student conduct and disciplinary procedures of the college. Inquiries
should be directed to the Dean of Student Services in the Office of
Student Affairs or by calling (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2471.
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TITLE IX POLICY
No person shall, on the basis of sex/gender, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
under any вЂњ...education program of activity which. . .вЂќ benefits from Federal
financial assistance. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.)
It is the policy of the State of California to afford all persons, regardless
of their sex/gender, equal rights and opportunities in the educational
institutions of the state. (Education Code sections 200-264.)
In compliance with Title IX and Board Policy 3410, the DistrictвЂ™s
educational programs and activities are offered to the community
without regard to sex/gender. Questions regarding Title IX policies
affecting the educational program should be directed to the Vice
President of Human Resources by calling (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2284.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Cerritos College does not discriminate in educational and
employment opportunities on the basis of national origin, religion,
age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color,
medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation,
marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he or
she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or
based on association with a person or group with one or more of these
actual or perceived characteristics, or any other status protected by law
in person or in an online environment and, when the victim or victims
are associated with the District, whether or not the location is associated
with the District.
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and
the principles of equal opportunity education and employment. The
District encourages a diverse pool of applicants for employment and
does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. The
District encourages applications from all segments of qualified people
and Board Policies 3410 and 3420 prohibit discrimination and promote
equal opportunity.
Questions concerning the application of these policies may be
addressed to the Human Resources Office by calling (562) 860-2451,
Ext. 2284.
SECTION 504/508, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Under Section 504/508/ADA of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Cerritos College
will take all necessary steps to ensure that no student with a verified
disability is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in,
or otherwise subjected to discrimination because of the absence of
auxiliary aids or academic accommodations. The decision to authorize
such aids or accommodations is the responsibility of the Disabled
Student Programs and Services (DSPS) Dean, Disability Specialist, or
DSPS counselor after a review of documentation verifying the disability
and any resulting educational limitations.
It is the responsibility of the student with a verified disability and
resultant educational limitation to apply for DSPS assistance in the
Liberal Arts/DSPS Building and to file a request for accommodations
with DSPS via the college form entitled вЂњDisabled Student Program and
Services вЂ“ Application for ServicesвЂќ. The request should be completed
with adequate notice provided for an effective response. Classroom
related requests will be reviewed for approval on the вЂњService Request
FormвЂќ and, upon approval by DSPS, notification will be sent within
3 days to any involved instructor by DSPS staff. The instructor will
respond to the request in writing in a timely manner. Non-return will
be construed as agreement.
If the instructor denies the classroom related request(s) the DSPS
Dean, or designee, will intervene with the appropriate academic staff
and attempt to resolve the matter. In the event of continued denial of
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an accommodation request or request for course substitution or waiver
DSPS will provide the student with the policy, procedures and form
entitled вЂњAcademic Accommodation Request FormвЂќ. The DSPS Dean
or designee, will concurrently inform the student that he/she has the
right to file a grievance under the collegeвЂ™s discrimination grievance
procedure and/or the Office for Civil Rights and will provide the student
with the information necessary to do so.
Inquiries regarding DSPS or the DistrictвЂ™s non-discrimination policy
relative to students, employees, or applicants with disabilities should
contact the 504/508/ADA Coordinator at ext. 2334, or Human Resources
at ext. 2284.
Section 504/508 Complaint Procedure
The student should first discuss the complaint regarding
discrimination due to a disability with the individual(s) involved or with
the Cerritos College Section 504/508 ADA Coordinator. The 504/508 ADA
Coordinator may contact all parties concerned and attempt to reach some
resolution of the problem. If the complaint cannot be resolved within ten
working days, the complaining party may then proceed to file a formal
complaint. The informal complaint procedure is optional.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Students are encouraged to participate in campus organizations.
Cerritos College offers a variety of campus clubs and organizations for
every phase of campus life. They provide opportunities for students in
social, service, curricular, and special interest programs.
The club program consists of approximately 60 clubs on campus.
Every year new clubs are chartered as they are requested by students.
Every club on campus is a part of the Inter-Club Council which meets
regularly to discuss activities, projects and problems pertaining to its
members.
Students currently enrolled with a 2.0 G.P.A. may join a club.
Information concerning clubs may be obtained in the Office of Student
Affairs.
The Associated Students also co-sponsors with the District such
activities as Athletics, Choir, Band, Forensics, Drama, and Talon Marks.
ATHLETICS
Cerritos College is a member of the South Coast Conference. Cerritos
menвЂ™s teams are represented in: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country,
Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and Water Polo. Wrestling is a
member of the Southern California Wrestling Association. Football is a
member of the Southern California Football Association.
Cerritos womenвЂ™s teams are represented in: Basketball, Cross
Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Water Polo
and Volleyball.
DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Cerritos Community College District affirms its programs and
activities are available to all qualified persons without regard to disability.
The College is also subject to Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The primary objective of the Disabled Student Programs and
Services (DSPS) is to provide accommodations for students with a
disability in campus programs and activities to the greatest extent
feasible. The ability of each student with a disability to function
independently in the collegiate environment is the ultimate goal.
Inquiries regarding the Disabled Students Programs and Services or
the DistrictвЂ™s non-discrimination policy relative to Sections 504 and
508 should be directed to the Dean of Disabled Student Programs and
Services.
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Individuals with a disability may receive support services and
instruction from Disabled Student Programs and Services at Cerritos.
Students with mobility, visual, hearing, speech, psychological and other
health impairments as well as learning and developmental disabilities
are served. The student with a disability seeking admission to Cerritos
College must meet these levels of independence: (1) The ability to
negotiate the campus facilities independently or with the assistance of
an attendant; (2) The ability to take care of personal needs (feeding,
toileting) unassisted or to provide oneвЂ™s own attendant; and, (3) The
possession of a stable level of health to benefit from a full semesterвЂ™s
work.
All students are provided with an initial interview, counseling
and referral. Non-classroom related assistance for qualified students
includes registration assistance, campus orientation, accommodated
placement tests, elevator access, parking, learning disability eligibility
assessment, matriculation and support with disability management
issues. For further information or an initial appointment contact DSPS.
at (562) 860-2451, ext. 2333; (562) 467-5043/TTY; (866) 971-0948/VP;
or visit our website at www.cerritos.edu/dsps.
DSPS services available to qualified students include disability
management, in-class aides, note taking assistance, tutoring referral,
test-taking assistance, textbooks on tape, liaison with instructors and
other campus offices, community agency resource information, liaison
with the Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies, referral for
special instruction, and use of specialized equipment, information.
High Tech Center
The High Tech Center (HTC) provides instruction and technology
support services to students with all types of disabilities. Services
available include preregistration, interpreters and real time captioning,
textbooks on tape, liaison with instructors and other campus offices, and
liaison with other outside agencies. The HTC also houses Learning and
Evaluation Services, the Assistive Technology Training and Information
Center, and Alternate Media Production Center. Adapted equipment and
software is also located throughout the campus.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Accident insurance is provided by Cerritos College to all enrolled
students in the event of an accident or injury during college sponsored
and supervised activities. It may assist in covering medical bills
incurred by students and athletes. There are benefit limitations and
some exclusions in the policy, so it is important to work with the
Student Health Services staff to insure optimum coverage. Students
enrolled at Cerritos College, whose children are injured while using
the officially designated childcare facility on campus, are covered by
accident insurance. If you have any questions, please contact Student
Health Services at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2321.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Supplemental insurance coverage programs are available
for health and hospitalization coverage. Students interested
should contact Student Health Services at (562) 860-2451,
Ext. 2450, for insurance information and application.
HEALTH SERVICES
Health services are available to all students currently enrolled at Cerritos
College upon proof of enrollment. First aid and referrals are available to all
faculty, staff and visitors. Student Health Services is staffed by a group
of professionals that include physicians, nurse practitioners, registered
nurses, medical assistants, and clerical support. They are all dedicated to
your health and wellness. SHS is able to provide basic outpatient services
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for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and sub-acute illnesses and
injuries. A brief overview of services includes urgent care, preventive care,
womenвЂ™s and menвЂ™s health care, as well as, chiropractic services, referrals to
psychological and optometric services, and a variety of support services
(pharmacy, laboratory, health education, etc.). Accident, international
student, and supplemental insurances are also available through the SHS.
We invite you to visit our website at www.cerritos.edu/shs or call (562) 8602451, Ext. 2321. We are located on the southeast corner of campus and
would like to extend an invitation for you to stop in and visit us.
MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAM
Psychological services, crisis intervention, and referrals are available
to students experiencing emotional problems or concerns. Please
contact Student Health Services at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2321, for
assistance or visit our website at www.cerritos.edu/shs .
STUDENT ACTIVITY STICKER AND IDENTIFICATION CARD
ASCC utilizes the revenue collected from the Student Activity fee to
support academic, extra-curricular, and student life programs, services,
and events.
A student activity sticker and identification card can be obtained
from the Student I.D. Center which is located in the game room between
the Food Court and the College Bookstore.
Regular Hours
During fall and spring semesters: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. Hours vary during summer sessions and may be
extended or reduced as needed. For more information or current
hours, call the Student I.D. Center at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2480.
Extended Hours
During the week before and the first week of classes in fall and
spring semesters, the Student I.D. Center will be open on Fridays,
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
If a student has special circumstances and cannot be available to
obtain the student activity sticker and identification card during any
of the hours listed above, arrangements can be made by calling (562)
860-2451, Ext. 2480.
It is important that students be in possession of their Cerritos
College identification card at all times while on the campus. This card
is necessary for вЂњbuy-backsвЂќ in the College Bookstore and it is important
to present when using the College Library and Student Health Center.
COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
The Cerritos College Bookstore is maintained by the Follett Higher
Education Group in association with the ASCC. The store carries required
materials, new and used textbooks, reference materials, school supplies,
snacks, imprinted gifts and clothing. MasterCard,Visa, American Express,
and Discover are accepted. Fall and spring semester regular hours are:
7:30 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. вЂ“ 2 p.m., Friday;
closed on Saturday and Sunday. Special store hours are in effect during
the beginning of classes, graduation, and other special events. Please call
the Bookstore at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2450, for more information.
Textbook Rental
The bookstore is offering select textbooks for rent. The renter must
be 18 years of age with a government issued ID and a valid credit card to
be eligible to rent. Rented textbooks may be kept for the entire semester
in which they are rented and are due back to the bookstore on the last
day of finals. Any rented books not returned to the bookstore by the
due date will be charged their full price to the renterвЂ™s credit card plus
a processing fee. For more information regarding the textbook rental
program, please refer to the rental website at www.rent-a-text.com.
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Used Book Buyback At The Bookstore
The bookstore arranges several formal buybacks during the school
year, but will buy back a book anytime throughout the year. The
Bookstore shall purchase used textbooks adopted for the next academic
term in quantities sufficient to meet course requirements at up to 50%
of the purchase price. The Bookstore shall purchase used books not
adopted for the next academic term or in excess of course requirements
at published national market value.
Bookstore Refund Policy
1. Non-textbook items may be refunded or exchanged within 48
hours with the original receipt, providing the merchandise is
in resalable condition.
2. Textbooks may be refunded with receipt within seven (7)
calendar days from the start of classes or within two (2) days
of purchase thereafter.
3. During the summer term, textbook refunds with a receipt
will be given within seven (7) calendar days from the start of
classes or within two (2) days of purchase thereafter.
4. Textbooks purchased during the last week of classes or during
exams may be sold back under the book buyback policy.
5. In addition, upon proof of drop/add, the Bookstore will accept
course material returns (textbooks) from students who have
dropped a course up to thirty (30) days from the first day
of classes or until the end of the official campus drop/add
period, whichever comes first.
Bookstore managers may lengthen refund time periods or allow
exceptions to any of the above if circumstances warrant.
FOOD SERVICES
A food court and cafeteria are located in the Student Center. The
food court is open Monday through Thursday. Hours of operation
vary by location. The Culinary Arts CafГ© is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for
lunch Monday through Thursday during the fall and spring semesters.
Additional food services and vending machines are located throughout
the campus.
CAREER AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES
The Career Services Center, located in the Administration Building,
offers the following services to assist students in exploring and planning
their academic and vocational futures:
Assessment Testing Center
The Assessment Testing Center administers tests for placement into
reading, English, math, and ESL courses. The testing center is located
next to the Career Services Center. Please refer to the Student Success and
Support Program (3SP) section of this catalog for further information.
Career Planning
As part of our commitment to student success, the Career Center
will assist students who are undecided about their majors and/or their
vocational goals. Comprehensive career counseling and information
resources are available to aid in that process. The Career Center is open
Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8
a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ noon. Summer hours may vary. Call
(562) 860-2451, Ext. 2356, for more information.
Re-entry Resource Program
The Re-entry Resource Program assists adults returning to school
make a smooth transition, overcome barriers unique to returning adults,
and successfully attain their college goals and objectives.
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Services include personal assistance, orientations, workshops based
on re-entry student issues, support groups, and information regarding
child care, financial aid, career counseling, job placement and community
resources. Re-entry students of varied ages find these services relevant
to their needs and interests.
The Re-entry Resource Program is open Monday and Thursday, 8
a.m. вЂ“ 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m.; and Friday, 8
a.m. вЂ“ noon. Summer hours may vary. Call (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2362,
for more information.
Student Employment-Job Placement Office
Job Placement, located in the Career Services Center, provides job
listings from local businesses, private industry and government agencies
to Cerritos College students and alumni seeking employment. Full- and
part-time listings, as well as internship opportunities, are available for
review in the office. Internet resources are also available.
Job Placement is open Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 4:30 p.m.;
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ noon.
Summer hours may vary. For more information call (562) 860-2451, Ext.
2356; email [email protected]; or visit www.cerritos.edu/
career-services/job-placement.
CALWORKS
The Cerritos College CalWORKs Program assists students who are
receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), are in good
standing with the college, and have developed or are in the process of
developing a welfare-to-work plan with the local county welfare office. The
program provides eligible students with counseling, educational and career
planning, job search assistance, referrals to campus and community based
organizations, up-to-date information regarding Welfare Reform Rules, and
advocacy with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). For eligible
students, the CalWORKs program also provides work-study opportunities.
The CalWORKs office is located in the Career Services Center in the
Administration Building. To make an appointment with a CalWORKs
Counselor, please call (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2356. For additional information,
please visit our website at www.cerritos.edu/calworks.
TRANSFER CENTER
The Transfer Center is designed to increase the transfer rate of Cerritos
College students to four-year colleges and universities. The Transfer
Center provides information on transfer programs, general education
requirements, advising, and personal contact with representatives from
colleges and universities. The Transfer Center is located in the One-Stop
area of the Administration Building across from the Counseling Office.
Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and
Wednesday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m.; and closed on Friday. Call (562) 860-2451,
Ext. 2154, for further information or visit www.cerritos.edu/transfer.
VETERANSвЂ™ EDUCATION OFFICE
The VeteransвЂ™ Education Office offers information regarding
applications and certification for benefits for those eligible for
Montgomery G.I. Bill, Selected Reserve, VEAP, Vocational Rehabilitation,
or Survivors and Dependents of deceased or disabled veterans. The
primary function of this office is to certify to the VeteranвЂ™s Administration
that eligible veterans are enrolled at the college and pursuing an
approved educational goal.
Staff is available to provide help with processing applications and
to do check inquiries to the VeteransвЂ™ Administration. Veterans must
maintain academic progress as outlined in the college catalog. In order
to receive benefits, veterans must declare a major and will only be
paid for classes required for that major as designated by the veteransвЂ™
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The VeteransвЂ™ Education Office is located in the VeteransвЂ™ Resource
Center. Hours are Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday
and Wednesday, 10 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m.; closed on Friday.
VETERANSвЂ™ RESOURCE CENTER
The VeteransвЂ™ Resource Center (VRC) is a one-stop center that
houses certifying officials, veteranвЂ™s counselors, tutors, and other
valuable resources. There are computers available for veteran studentsвЂ™
use and assistive technology for improved learning. Tutoring is available
Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m. and Thursday from 8
a.m. вЂ“ 5:30 p.m. The VRC is located in the Technology Building, Room
TE 8. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m., and closed
on Friday.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Cerritos College Child Development Center serves students,
college employees and the community. The Center is also a laboratory
school for future teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Our purpose is to provide a safe, nurturing, exceptional early childhood
education program for children from 2ВЅ вЂ“ 5 years old. Inspired by
the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, we use a constructivist approach
to learning. Cerritos College Child Development Center is open from
7:30 a.m. вЂ“ 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We foster an emergent
curriculum, one that arises out of the childrenвЂ™s interests and responses
to the prepared indoor and outdoor classroom environment and their
experiences. Students interested in these services must contact
the Child Development Center and fill out a Request for Child Care
Services or call (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2583.
FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Foster and Kinship Care Education programs provide foster parents
and relative caregivers with educational workshops to enhance and
develop parenting skills related to caring for the children in their care.
Emancipated foster youth also have the opportunity to take classes to
learn independent living skills.
There are two programs under the Foster and Kinship Care
Education umbrella:
1) The Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting
(MAPP) is a 33-hour training conducted for prospective
foster parents, as is required by the Department of Child and
Family Services (DCFS); and
2) Foster & Kinship Care Renewal Courses, which give care
providers the opportunity to take topical courses, which are
required in order to maintain a foster parent license.
All of the classes are free to participants. Classes are mainly held on
the Cerritos College Campus. To obtain more information or to register
for classes, please contact (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2490.
LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
The Cerritos College Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC),
located near the center of the campus, provides a wide range of materials
and services. In addition to several classrooms and faculty offices, the
facility houses the Library, an open computer lab, the Center for Teaching
Excellence, Media Services (technology and multi-media support for
faculty and staff), the Teleconference Center, the Math Learning Center
(for semi-independent math courses), and the Success Center. Disabled
students have easy access throughout the building via ramps and
elevators. All areas of the Library and Learning Resource Center are
staffed with qualified personnel who are eager to help you.
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The Library
Students, faculty, staff, and district residents are invited to use the
College Library, where they can enjoy access to more than 100,000 books
and over 200 magazine and newspaper subscriptions in an open stack
arrangement. Students, faculty, and staff may use their campus photo
ID as their library card, and district residents may purchase a library
card at the Circulation Desk. Students, faculty, and staff have access from
campus computers, as well as remotely, to a wide variety of literature
and reference databases, and all library resources are listed in the online
catalog. Library materials are integral to Cerritos College instructional
programs, and all are selected cooperatively by classroom and library
faculty. The Reserve Book Area, at the Circulation Desk, permits
students to check out high-demand materials for limited periods of
time. A wide range of research guides and materials related to the
Cerritos College curriculum are available in print at the Reference Desk
and online via the Web. Computers are available for student use near the
Reference Desk for research and in an open lab setting where printers
and group study rooms are also available. The Library is open Monday
through Friday during the regular school year. For hours of operation
and special schedules, please call the Library at (562) 860-2451, Ext.
2430, or visit the website at www.cerritos.edu/library.
Success Center
The Success Center, located in the LRC on the upper and lower
floors, has been established to serve the needs of faculty and students
across the campus. The Success Center has set out to provide learning
assistance and academic support for students at all levels. Assistance
in virtually any subject is available via workshops, directed learning
activities, and computer software programs, as well as individually from
qualified tutors and instructors. Faculty and staff in the Success Center
involve instructors in developing supplemental instruction in a variety
of forms and work with instructors to enhance course offerings. For
hours, special schedules, and additional information, please call the
Success Center at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 7891, or visit the CenterвЂ™s website
at www.cerritos.edu/sc.
STUDENT RECORDS
Notification of Rights under FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords
students certain rights with respect to their education records. These
rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the studentвЂ™s education records
within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar or designee a written
request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The
registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the
time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are
not maintained by the registrar, the registrar shall advise the student of
the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the studentвЂ™s education
records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise
in violation of the studentвЂ™s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should
write the registrar, clearly identify the part of the record the student
wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the
College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the studentвЂ™s
right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional
information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the
student when notified of the right to a hearing.
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(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses
personally identifiable information from the studentвЂ™s education records,
except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The College discloses education records without a studentвЂ™s prior
written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school
officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or
research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit
personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College
has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using College
employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent);
or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing
his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official
needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibilities for the College. The College may also
disclose education records without consent to officials of another school
in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with
the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that
administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
Directory Information
Cerritos College will not release personal data about students
without their prior written consent except to persons and agencies
authorized by law. The college may make an exception to legitimate
inquiries, by providing general directory information to include: name
вЂў major field of study вЂў class level вЂў dates of attendance вЂў degrees and
awards received вЂў participation in officially recognized activities and
sports вЂў weight and height of members of athletic teams, and вЂў previous
educational institutions attended.
Student Records Consent
Cerritos College may permit access to student records to any person
for whom the student has executed written consent specifying the
records to be released and identifying the party or parties to whom the
records may be released. Such consent must be signed and dated by
the student. The recipient must be notified that the transmission of the
information to others is prohibited. Title 5 (California Administrative
Regulations) Section 54616.
Reference: Board Policy and Administrative Procedure 5040
Withholding of Student Records
Student records may be withheld pending satisfaction of certain
requirements, per Board Policy and Administrative Procedure 5035.
POLICY ON SEXUAL AND OTHER ASSAULTS
Cerritos College is committed to providing a safe and secure
environment for all members of the campus community. Board Policy
3540, Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus, conforms with relevant
State and Federal Laws. Sexual assault and acquaintance rape are crimes
and will be treated as such. Any student or employee who becomes a
victim of sexual assault or acquaintance rape is encouraged to report
the crime immediately to Campus Police. The District is dedicated to
providing prompt and compassionate services to all crime victims. In
the event of an incidence of sexual assault or acquaintance rape, Student
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Health Services will provide support services and direction. The phone
number for Student Health Services is (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2321. The
Chief of Campus Police will notify the President-Superintendent of all
reports of sexual assault and/or acquaintance rape.
Please see Board Policy 3540 and Administrative Procedure 3540,
Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus, for more information. This Policy
and Procedure are on the Board Policy webpage at: http://cms.cerritos.
edu/board/policies.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
It is the policy of the Cerritos Community College District to
provide an educational, employment and business environment free of
unwelcome sexual advances, requests or offers for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual
harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by federal and state
statutes and Board Policy.
The Board of Trustees and the President-Superintendent have
provided regulations and procedures to implement this policy and the
regulations and procedures are included as a part of the DistrictвЂ™s Equal
Employment Opportunity Plan and Board Policy.
It is a violation of Board Policy for anyone who is authorized to
recommend or take personnel or academic actions affecting an employee
or student, or who is otherwise authorized to transact business or
perform other acts or services on behalf of the Cerritos Community
College District, to engage in sexual harassment as defined in Board
Policy and as described below.
Sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature takes place and:
1. Is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an
individualвЂ™s educational status or employment; or
2. Is used as a basis for educational or employment decisions
affecting such individual; or
3. Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an
individualвЂ™s work performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive educational or working environment; or
4. Is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual
regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities
available at or through the District.
For the purpose of further clarification, sexual harassment
includes but is not limited to:
1. Making written, verbal, physical and/or visual contact with
sexual overtones:
a. written examples include but are not limited to suggestive
or obscene letters, notes, or invitations.
b. verbal examples include but are not limited to derogatory
comments, slurs, jokes, epithets and/or promulgating
sexual rumors.
c. physical examples include but are not limited to assault,
touching, impeding or blocking movement.
d. visual examples include but are not limited to leering,
gestures, or display of sexually suggestive objects, pictures,
cartoons or posters.
2. Continuing to express sexual interest after being informed
that the interest is unwelcome. (Reciprocal attraction is not
considered sexual harassment.)
3. Making reprisals, threats of reprisals, or implied threats of
reprisals following a negative response. For example:
a. within the work environment - either implying or actually
withholding support for an appointment, promotion, or
change of assignment, suggesting a poor performance
report will be prepared, or suggesting probation will be
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b. within the educational environment - either implying
or actually withholding grades earned or deserved,
suggesting a poor performance evaluation will be
prepared, or suggesting a scholarship recommendation or
college application will be denied.
4. Within the work environment, engaging in implicit or explicit
coercive sexual behavior which is used to control, influence, or
affect the career, salary, and/or work environment of another
employee. Within the educational environment, engaging in
implicit or explicit coercive sexual behavior which is used
to control, influence, or affect the educational opportunities,
grades, and/or learning environment of a student.
5. Offering favors or educational or employment benefits,
such as grades or promotions, favorable performance
evaluations, favorable assignments, favorable duties or shifts,
recommendations, reclassifications, etc. in exchange for sexual
favors.
It is a violation of Board Policy for any employee to sexually harass
another employee.
Informal and formal complaints under Board Policy shall
be processed through the DistrictвЂ™s Administrative Procedure 3435,
Discrimination and Harassment Investigations, through the Vice
President of Human Resources. The CollegeвЂ™s policies and procedures are
available on the website at cms.cerritos.edu/board/policies.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes or other
emission-producing products or devices, is prohibited within 20
feet of any exit, entrance, operable window, or ventilation intake of
any campus building or structure; in any enclosed area on campus,
including lobbies, lounges, courtyards, waiting areas, stairwells,
and restrooms that are a part of any building or structure; and in
all District vehicles, including gasoline or electric carts.
Honors and Awards
HONOR GRADUATES
The honor graduates are identified by the silver tassels they wear
on their caps. Graduates who achieved a 3.3 to 3.69 grade point average
will graduate вЂњWith Honors.вЂќ Those receiving a 3.70 to 4.0 will graduate
вЂњWith Highest Honors.вЂќ
Only units earned at Cerritos College may be used in computing the
grade point average for honor graduates. To be considered for honor
status a minimum of 24 units must be earned at Cerritos College. If you
are a Spring or Summer graduate, your honors for Commencement are
based on your GPA up to and including the previous Fall semester.
DEANвЂ™S LIST
Full-time students with 12 units earned or more of college-level
courses in a single semester and who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or
higher within those units earned will qualify for the DeanвЂ™s List.
PRESIDENTвЂ™S LIST
Full-time students with 12 units earned or more of college-level
courses in a single semester and who achieve a 4.0 grade point average
within those units earned will qualify for the PresidentвЂ™s List.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Cerritos College Foundation annually sponsors an awards
program for those students selected for outstanding academic
achievement from the various subject matter areas on campus.
Academic honors are awarded to students who do outstanding work
in their major field of study. Students must show promise, possess a
current Associated Student Body card, have above average grades, and
be recommended by the instructors in their major field.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS AWARDS
The Associated Students offer a number of honors and
awards to students for outstanding leadership, service, and
academic achievements.
Service and Leadership Awards
The Gold and Silver Falcons are the highest and most prestigious
awards that are given to students for service, leadership and scholarship
each semester.
Bronze Falcons are awarded to students who excel in leadership
and participation in programs sponsored by the Associated Students of
Cerritos College.
Service Certificates are awarded in recognition of service and
participation in programs sponsored by the Associated Students of
Cerritos College.
Club/Organization Awards
Clubs and organizations are recognized and honored for their
service and participation in various programs. The Associated Students
also recognizes and rewards various activity groups on campus, such as
Intercollegiate Athletics, Band, Forensics, Talon Marks, Theatre, Choir,
Pep Squad, and Honor Society.
Athletic Awards
The Associated Students of Cerritos College has an excellent athletic
awards system for all intercollegiate athletics. This recognition is in the
form of banquets, letters, certificates, key chains, plaques, and lifetime
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Student Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office at Cerritos College is here to provide
students and the community with a better understanding of financial
aid programs and services available. We value and take pride in the
diversity of our students and the support we provide in promoting
student success. There are many financial aid programs that can help
students with fees, books, supplies, transportation, housing, and other
related educational expenses.
BASIC STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL
STUDENT AID
вЂў Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program which
includes certificate, associate in arts degree, or transfer programs
вЂў Cannot also be enrolled in elementary or secondary school
вЂў Have a high school diploma or equivalent
вЂў Make satisfactory academic progress
вЂў Meet enrollment status requirements
вЂў Have resolved any drug conviction issue(s)
вЂў Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
вЂў Have resolved any default on a FSA loan or overpayment
вЂў Have a valid social security number
вЂў Men aged 18-25 must register with the Selective Service System
or meet exemption requirements
вЂў Resolve any conflicting information
There are also program-specific eligibility requirements that may
be required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1 вЂ“ Apply
вЂў Submit a Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.gov
вЂў AB 540 students can submit the California Dream Application
at www.caldreamact.org.
вЂў List Federal School Code 001161
Step 2 вЂ“ Submit Forms
вЂў Read Missing Information Letter or view To Do List, which lists
required documents to complete your file
вЂў Download required forms from www.cerritos.edu/finaid
вЂў Submit the required forms to the Financial Aid Office in person,
by mail, fax, or drop-box
Step 3 вЂ“ Review Award Letter
вЂў Review award letter or view awards on
MyCerritos at http://my.cerritos.edu/
вЂў You must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
to receive awards
Step 4 вЂ“ Receive Financial Aid
вЂў Receive and activate your Cerritos Falcon Card at
www.cerritosfalconcard.com
вЂў The Financial Aid Office will disburse your grants, scholarships,
and/or loans
вЂў View account activity online at MyCerritos for refund status
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IMPORTANT DATES
January вЂ“ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
becomes available for upcoming award year. Submit financial aid
application online at www.fafsa.gov.
March 2nd вЂ“ Cal Grant application deadline вЂ“ Submit both FAFSA
and GPA Verification
March вЂ“ April вЂ“ Respond to Missing Information Letter (MIL) or
view To DoвЂ™s on MyCerritos. Submit all required documentation to the
Financial Aid Office.
July вЂ“ Financial Aid Office begins mailing of Award Notification
Letters to students
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Federal Pell Grants are awarded to eligible undergraduate students.
The amount of money awarded is based upon a studentвЂ™s Expected
Family Contribution (EFC), the number of units enrolled, and the cost
of attendance.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with exceptional financial
need. It is awarded on a вЂњfirst-come, first-servedвЂќ basis and is dependent
upon funds available. Students must have a zero EFC and be enrolled in
at least six units to receive the funds.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program with limited funding
which provides employment to help pay for part of a studentвЂ™s educational
costs. This program is based on financial need and, if awarded, is part of
a studentвЂ™s award package. Students on FWS may work approximately 15
hours per week on or off campus. Students must submit a separate FWS
application in addition to the FAFSA to apply for FWS.
William D. Ford Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Loans must be repaid. Students must complete a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) first. Once a student receives a financial aid
award letter, the student may apply for a student loan at www.cerritos.edu/
finaid/loans.html. Loan amounts will be determined at the time the
Financial Aid Office certifies a loan application.
Both entrance and exit counseling are requirements of the William
D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Students must be enrolled at
least half-time to receive a loan. Once a student receives loan funds,
the student must maintain reasonable progress toward a certificate,
associate degree, or transfer program.
In reviewing a request for any loan, the Financial Aid Office may
use вЂњprofessional judgmentвЂќ to deny a student a loan on a case-by-case
basis. If denied a loan, a student will receive a letter from the Financial
Aid Office indicating the reason(s) for the loan denial.
STATE PROGRAMS
Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) is a program that
provides assistance to cover community college enrollment fees. To be
eligible, a student must be a California resident or an AB 540 student and
must qualify under one of the following conditions:
1. Student or parent must currently be receiving Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/CalWORKs,
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/State Supplemental
Program (SSP), or General Assistance (GA). Documentation
is required; or
2. Student must meet income standards based on family size.
Documentation may be required; or
3. Student must have submitted a FAFSA or California Dream
Act application and have the minimum amount of financial
need set by the State.
The Cal Grant Program is a state funded educational opportunity
program to assist students in paying for a college education. There are
entitlement awards as well as competitive awards. Application deadlines
are in early March and September for community college students.
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All basic Cal Grant eligibility requirements are as follows: a) be a
California resident or AB 540 student, b) meet U.S. Selective Service
requirements, c) attend a qualifying California postsecondary institution,
d) be enrolled at least half-time, e) maintain satisfactory academic
progress as defined at the school of attendance, f) have family income
and assets below the established ceilings, g) not be in default on any
student loan, h) not owe any federal or state grant refund, and, i) not have
a bachelorвЂ™s or professional degree before receiving a Cal Grant (except
for extended Cal Grant A or B awards for a teaching credential program).
Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards are for every graduating high
school senior who meets the minimum GPA determined by the state,
meets all the Cal Grant requirements and applies by March 2 within one
year of graduating (or receiving their GED). This Entitlement Award
provides up to $1,473 for books and living expenses for the first year.
Beginning with the second year of Cal Grant B benefits, this award also
helps pay for tuition and fees at public or private four-year colleges or other
qualifying institutions.
Cal Grant B Competitive Awards are for students who arenвЂ™t
eligible for the Entitlement awards. Awards are for students who meet
the minimum GPA determined by the state, meet all the Cal Grant
requirements and apply by either the March 2nd or September 2nd
deadline. The award provides up to $1,473 for books and living expenses
for the first year. Beginning with the second year of Cal Grant B benefits,
this award also helps pay for tuition and fees at public or private four-year
colleges or other qualifying institutions.
Cal Grant C Awards are available to assist students with tuition, fee,
and training costs for occupational or vocational programs. The $547 Cal
Grant C award provides for books, tools, and equipment. To qualify for Cal
Grant C awards, students must meet basic eligibility requirements and be
enrolled in a vocational program that is at least four months in length. For
more information, visit the California Student Aid Commission website at
www.csac.ca.gov.
Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) is a state
funded program to provide educationally and economically disadvantaged
students assistance, which includes grants, EOP nomination waivers,
admission waivers to UC and CSU, and transfer assistance. Moreover,
the EOPS Program provides a number of retention programs such as
Supplemental Instruction (SI), learning communities in the Achievement
in Mathematics (AIM) program, and Summer Bridge program. All three
programs involve social and academic integration activities for students
outside of the classroom. Courses in these programs are taught by a
faculty member and faculty counselor.
Admission into the EOPS Program requires that a student meet either
BOGG A or B standards, complete a FAFSA, enroll in 12 units, meet with
an EOPS counselor three times during each semester, and have earned less
than 70 degree applicable units from ALL colleges/universities attended.
CARE Grant is available to students who are current recipients of
TANF, in CalWORKs, single, head of household, have at least one child
under the age of 14, enrolled in 12 units or more, and have been admitted
into the EOPS Program. Students wishing to enter the program must
attend a Mini-Conference/Orientation and workshops and may be eligible
for a grant and/or service.
AB540
CaliforniaвЂ™s AB540 law allows qualifying students, including
undocumented immigrant students, to pay in-state fees at public colleges
including Cerritos College. A student must attend a California high school
for 3 years or more; graduate from a California high school or receive
the equivalent of a high school diploma (such as a GED); and file an
affidavit with the Admissions and Records Office stating that they will
file an application to adjust their immigration status as soon as they are
eligible. Students should inquire at the Admissions and Records Office
about applying for AB540. AB540 students are encouraged to search for
scholarships for funding their education. Scholarship information can be
found at www.maldef.org and www.latinocollegedollars.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are like grants; they do not have to be repaid. The
Financial Aid Office is the steward of a number of scholarships that may or
may not require financial need. Applications are available in the Financial
Aid Office. For information on scholarships, visit www.cerritos.edu/finaid/
scholarship.htm.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) STANDARDS
To be eligible for financial aid, students must make satisfactory
academic progress toward their educational goal. The Financial Aid
Office monitors progress using both Qualitative and Quantitative
standards at the end of each semester.
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RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS
Federal aid recipients who withdraw or are dropped from ALL classes
by the instructor are subject to new regulations regarding the Return of
Title IV funds. Students who withdraw or are dropped from all classes
prior to completing more than 60% of the enrollment period are subject
to these rules. Based on the date of the complete withdrawal or drop,
the Financial Aid Office will determine the amount, if any, of вЂњunearnedвЂќ
federal financial aid received by the student. The calculation will begin
by determining the percentage of the enrollment period completed by the
students as follows:
Number of days completed
Total number of days in the semester
The result will equal the percentage of the enrollment period
completed. The amount of federal financial aid that was paid or could
have been paid to the student will be based on this percentage. If the
student received more financial aid than the amount earned, the student
will be billed for the overpayment. Financial aid recipients should be
cautioned to (1) avoid total withdrawal from all classes, (2) successfully
complete at least one class during the semester, with a passing grade,
and (3) repay any вЂњunearnedвЂќ financial aid as soon as possible to regain
eligibility for financial aid.
Any aid recipient who needs to withdraw from all classes should contact
the Admissions and Records Office and the Financial Aid Office. Recipients
are encouraged to discuss alternatives to withdrawing from class(es) with
their instructor(s) or a counselor before making a final decision.
Title IV funds are awarded to a student under the assumption
that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the
assistance is awarded.
GRANT OVER-AWARDS
There are occasions when students receive financial aid payments
based upon misreported information. This results in a grant over-award.
Examples of misreported information include inaccurate or omitted
income, prior loan defaults or grant overpayments, having a bachelorвЂ™s
degree, not having a high school diploma or GED, forged signatures, and
unsatisfactory academic progress, just to name a few.
Students who receive grant funds due to misinformation as noted
above are required to repay THE ENTIRE SUM RECEIVED.
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Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement (Qualitative)
Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
The GPA standard is used at all times in the determination of eligibility for
financial aid, even when students do not receive financial aid.
Unit Completion Requirement - Pace of Progress (Quantitative)
Students are required to complete 70% of the units they have
attempted. The cumulative units completed will be divided by the
cumulative units attempted to calculate the pace of progress. All units
are considered in this calculation. Units for which a grade of W, I, NP,
NC, and/or F was received are considered as units attempted, but not
completed.
Below are some examples:
Student A: Attended Fall and Spring semesters for one year;
attempted 24 units, completed 20 units. Pace of
progress is calculated as 20 / 24 = 83%; student met the
70% requirement.
Student B: Attended Fall and Spring for one year; attempted 24
units, completed 15 units. Pace of progress is calculated
as 15 / 24 = 62%; student did not meet the 70%
requirement.
Student C: Attended Fall and Spring semesters for two years;
attempted 48 units, completed 36 units. Pace of
progress is calculated as 36 / 48 = 75%; student met the
70% requirement.
Student D: Attended Fall and Spring semesters for two years;
attempted 48 units, completed 33 units. Pace of
progress is calculated as 33 / 48 = 68%; student did not
meet the 70% requirement.
Warning
Students will be placed on warning status after a semester if they
have not met the unit completion requirement and/or the 2.0 grade point
average requirement. If students are placed on financial aid warning
status, they may remain eligible for financial aid. Students will receive
notification of their status and how to avoid termination.
Students will also be placed on warning status and regain their
eligibility if they were previously on termination status and are now
meeting the GPA and Unit Completion Requirement. If the student
meets SAP requirements after previously being on warning, they will be
placed on good standing the following semester.
Termination
Students will be placed on termination status after a semester on
warning status, if they still have not met the unit completion requirement
and/or the 2.0 grade point average requirement. If a student is placed on
termination status, they will no longer be eligible to receive financial aid,
with the exception of the Board of Governors Fee Waiver.
Maximum Time Frame Requirement (Quantitative)
Students must complete their educational program within a
maximum time frame of 150% of the published programвЂ™s required
units at Cerritos College. For example, associate in arts degree and
transfer programs generally require 60 units. Therefore, 150% of those
programs would be 90 units (60 units x 1.5).
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Students will be required to meet with a counselor and create an
educational plan based on their educational program once the student
attempts the following:
вЂў 60 Units (excluding remedial and ESL units) for associate in arts
degree or transfer program
вЂў 30 Units (excluding remedial and ESL units) for a certificate
program
Students must submit their educational plan to the Financial
Aid Office for review. The Financial Aid Office will notify the student
regarding their eligibility for financial aid.
If at any point in time it is determined that the student cannot
complete their educational program within the 150% time frame, they
may be immediately disqualified from financial aid (with the exception
of the Board of Governors Fee Waiver). It is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to
read and understand the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) Standards.
Withdrawals, Incompletes, Repeated Courses, and Transfer Credit
Incompletes, no pass courses, courses noted as excluded, repeated
courses, and withdrawals are counted as attempted units in calculating
the pace of progress. Courses noted as excluded on the transcripts
are not counted for purposes of the cumulative GPA. Grades removed
through academic renewal are still counted for pace of progress and
GPA requirements. Transfer credits are counted as attempted units and
completed units towards the 150% maximum time frame.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals
If a student is terminated due to GPA, Unit Completion, and/
or Maximum Time Frame and wishes to appeal their status, they
can complete an appeal form to explain in detail their situation and
reason(s) for not meeting the SAP Standards. They must elaborate on
what steps they have taken to ensure their academic success and include
any supporting documentation with their appeal. The appeal must be
submitted to the Financial Aid Office. They will receive notification of
the Financial Aid Advisory Committee decision by mail. The Financial
Aid Advisory Committee may request further documentation including
an Academic Plan or a Work-in-Progress report of the studentвЂ™s current
grades. If the appeal is approved, the student will be placed on probation
status for the period approved by the committee and may have to meet
specific conditions to be reinstated.
SERVICES
Financial Aid staff provide assistance during office hours or
by appointment. Workshops are offered to assist students with the
application process. Staff is also available at One Stop lobby area to assist
students with submitting online financial aid applications. Students
may use the Online Contact Us Form and questions will be addressed
by e-mail.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Financial Aid Office is part of Student Support Services and is
located in the Administration Building. Office hours are: Monday and
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m.; closed on Friday.
For additional information on financial aid, students are encouraged
to visit the Financial Aid Office website at: www.cerritos.edu/finaid, or
contact the Financial Aid Office by E-mail: [email protected],
or by phone at: (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2397, or by fax at: (562) 467-5035.
Questions about financial aid can also be answered through Financial
Aid TV video clips at: http://cerritos.financialaidtv.com/.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information contained in this document
is subject to state, federal and/or other legislative and regulatory change
and may be changed without notice.
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Associate in Arts Degree
Graduation Requirements
The California Community College Board of Governors has
authorized the Cerritos College Board of Trustees to confer the Associate
in Arts degree. A candidate does not automatically receive the Associate
in Arts degree upon completion of unit and course requirements, but is
required to file a petition for the degree.
College education is usually thought of as consisting of two parts,
specialized education and general education. Specialized education
is that which prepares the student for vocational competence or for
scholastic attainment in a particular field. This the student accomplishes
through the department major.
General education, on the other hand, is that which meets the
common goals of all students for personal enrichment and cultural
development. Work in this area helps the student increase individual
ability as a citizen and improve community, home, and family living.
Although courses may be designed with one or the other of these
purposes as the primary gain, all courses are presented with the values
of general education in mind. College education then becomes the sum
total of all the studentвЂ™s experience in college, and the studentвЂ™s education
may be completed in both these areas and be granted the degree of
Associate in Arts.
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY FOR
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK
Cerritos College offers an array of general education coursework
to students so that they may learn concepts and methods of inquiry
that have breadth, depth and relevance to their lives. The general
education curriculum includes coursework from the liberal arts,
humanities, science, mathematics, arts and social sciences disciplines.
Possession of knowledge from these disciplines will contribute to
personal growth, professional development and citizenship by increasing
studentsвЂ™ awareness of the past and present and by developing their
creative, adaptive and critical thinking abilities. The general education
curriculum will provide students with opportunities to:
вЂў Develop a lifestyle that will enhance physical and mental health
and wellness
вЂў Develop logical and cogent arguments, reaching conclusions that
are based on comprehensive inquiry
вЂў Adapt and apply technology to facilitate the acquisition and
effective use of information
вЂў Communicate clearly and proficiently through both oral and
written expression
вЂў Enhance the appreciation of artistic offerings
вЂў Become informed citizens and problem-solvers to deal with
current and future societal issues
вЂў Appreciate the contributions of different cultures, eras and
traditions to the human experience
вЂў Develop an appreciation for the value of ethics, integrity, honesty,
self-management and the welfare of others
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESIDENCE
A. A student must complete 60 units of degree applicable work with
an overall grade point average of вЂњCвЂќ or higher (2.0) in all courses.
B. A student must achieve a grade of Pass, or вЂњCвЂќ, or higher in each
course to be counted for the major. Courses completed for a
Certificate of Achievement that are also to fulfill requirements for
the major in an A.A. degree must be completed with a grade of
Pass, or вЂњCвЂќ, or higher.вЂќ
C. A minimum of 12 units of degree applicable work must be
completed at Cerritos College, to meet the residence requirement.
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PETITION FOR ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
1. Students desiring an Associate in Arts degree must file a
вЂњPetition for Associate in Arts degreeвЂќ form. The petition may
be obtained in the Counseling Center and must be submitted
before the deadline posted in the College schedule of classes.
The petition must be approved and validated by a counselor
and the Admissions and Records Office before the degree will
be granted.
2. Students not in continuous attendance at Cerritos College
must meet degree requirements for graduation in effect at the
time of readmission.
3. A student is considered in continuous attendance if he/she
receives a grade (A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, I or W) in any semester, fall
or spring, during each academic year. Continuous attendance
is not broken at Cerritos College if a student transfers to
another accredited institution, maintains his/her continuous
attendance at that institution, and returns to Cerritos
College to complete his/her degree. (Designated programs
may require students to return to Cerritos College in good
standing. Please check with the Counseling Center regarding
these programs.)
4. Credit toward the Associate in Arts degree is not granted for
non-degree applicable units or classes taken as part of the
Adult Education Program.
STUDENTS WITH BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Those students who have been awarded a bachelorвЂ™s degree from an
accredited college or university in the United States will be exempt from
the Cerritos College general education breadth requirements and the
proficiency requirements, should they pursue an associate in arts degree
at this institution. Please see your counselor if additional information or
clarification is desired.
ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREES
Once an A.A. degree has been obtained, an additional A.A. degree
may be obtained by meeting the following conditions:
1. Complete a minimum of seventy-eight (78) units - eighteen
(18) degree applicable units beyond the minimum required
for the first A.A. degree. The minimum 78 units must meet
the requirements in a different major curriculum. All general
education requirements in effect at the time continuous
attendance began must be met.
2. If some or all of the major curriculum requirements for the
second A.A. degree were met in the first A.A. degree and
the minimum seventy-eight (78) degree applicable units is
not achieved, then additional courses will be planned with
a counselor to make-up the difference as described in the
procedures. The general education requirements must be met
which were in effect at the time continuous attendance began.
3. Upon completion of the required course work, follow the
вЂњPetition for Associate in Arts degreeвЂќ procedures as detailed for
the first A.A..
4. Additional A.A. degrees may be granted for each eighteen (18)
degree applicable additional units completed. For example
a third A.A. degree may be earned upon the completion of
a minimum of ninety-six (96) units. The requirements to
obtain additional degrees are the same as those stated above
for a second A.A. degree.
ENGLISH/READING COURSE LIMITATIONS
Students completing both English 52 and Reading 54 will be able
to count the units from only one course towards the associate in arts
degree. Please see a counselor for further information.
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Requirements for the Associate in Arts degree at Cerritos College can
be met in one of three different ways: Plan A, B or C.
PLAN A is designed primarily for those students interested in
preparing for a vocational career upon graduation. Plan A may also
be used by university transfer students and for students in vocational
majors who may possibly wish to transfer in the future. However,
there are courses listed under Plan A that are not transferable for
general education credit to the four-year universities. Therefore, students
wishing to use this option should see a Cerritos College counselor for
advice in selecting the A.A. general education plan that in combination
with a major will best match their educational and career goals. Please
see the Plan A degree description page for further details.
PLAN C requires a minimum of 34 (UC) or 37 (CSU) units of
identified general education courses and requirements plus specified
lower-division major preparation courses, the health and wellness
proficiency requirement, and electives, if necessary, to total a minimum
of 60 degree applicable units.
If a student only wishes to transfer at an upper division level and is
not seeking an A.A. degree, a minimum of 60 UC transferable units is
required. (See IGETC, UC transfer requirements, and your counselor.)
There are important differences among the three plans. In order to
select the plan that best meets each individualвЂ™s A.A. and transfer goals,
students should see a Cerritos College counselor.
PLAN B is designed primarily for students who will transfer to
a California State University (CSU) campus and are not interested in
attending a University of California campus. Students may use this plan
to combine completion of both the Associate in Arts general education
requirements, and the California State University (CSU) General
Education Certification pattern. Students should see a counselor for
advice on selecting the A.A. General Education plan that in combination
with a major will best match their educational and career goals. Please
see the Plan B degree description page for further details.
PLAN C is designed primarily for students who intend to transfer
to the University of California (UC), or who are undecided between
transferring to the University of California or the California State
University. Students may use this plan to combine completion of both
the A.A. degree general education requirements and the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements. Plan
C may not be recommended for some majors at certain CSU or UC
campuses. Please see the Plan C description page for further details.
The significant differences between Plan A, Plan B and
Plan C are:
PLAN A requires the completion of a minimum of 18 units of
identified general education courses and requirements and a minimum
of 18 units of specified вЂњmajorвЂќ courses, proficiency requirements and
electives, if necessary, to total a minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
PLAN B requires a minimum of 39 units of identified CSU general
education courses and requirements plus specified lower-division major
preparation, the health and wellness proficiency requirement, and
elective courses, if necessary, for a minimum of 60 degree applicable
units.
If a student only wishes to transfer at an upper division level and is
not seeking an A.A. degree, a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units is
required. (See transfer requirements for CSU and your counselor.)
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General Education
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Plan A
Degree and/or Career Option
A total of 60 degree applicable units including the following
requirements must be completed to qualify for the A.A. degree:
1. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Complete all requirements for the chosen major program
under вЂњMajor RequirementsвЂќ in the Cerritos College Catalog.
2. MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
This requirement can be met by one of the following options:
a. Earn a score on the Advanced Math Readiness test
sufficient for placement in a course above the level of
MATH 80 or MATH 80B.
b. Completion of MATH 80 or MATH 80B with a grade of
Pass, or вЂњCвЂќ, or higher.
c. For other options, see your counselor.
3. READING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
This requirement can be met by one of the following options:
a. Earn a score on the reading proficiency test sufficient for
placement in a course above the level of READ 54.
b. Completion of READ 54 or READ 97 with a grade of Pass,
or вЂњCвЂќ, or higher.
c. For other options, see your counselor.
NOTE: Students completing both English 52 and Reading
54 will be able to count the units from only one course
towards the associate in arts degree.
4. WRITING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
Completion of ENGL 100 with a grade of Pass, or вЂњCвЂќ, or
higher.
5. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
This requirement can be met by one of the following options:
a. Completion with a grade of Pass, or вЂњCвЂќ, or higher of at
least one unit of a course from the approved department
list below:
Athletics 200L, 201LA, 201LB, 201LC, 202L, 203LA, 203LB,
203LC, 204L, 205LA, 205LB, 205LC, 205LD, 206L, 207LA,
207LB, 207LC, 208L, 209LA, 209LB, 209LC, 210L, 211LA,
211LB, 211LC, 212L, 213LA, 213LB, 213LC, 214L, 215LA,
215LB, 215LC, 216L, 217LA, 217LB, 217LC, 218L, 219LA,
219LB, 219LC, 220L, 221LA, 221LB, 221LC, 221LD, 222L,
223LA, 223LB,223LC, 223LD, 224L, 225LA, 225LB, 225LC,
225LD, 226L, 227LA, 227LB, 227LC, 228L, 229LA, 229LB,
229LC, 230L, 231LA, 231LB, 231LC, 232L, 233LA, 233LB,
233LC, 234L, 235LA, 235LB, 235LC, 235LD, 236L, 237LA,
237LB, 237LC
Kinesiology 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 120, 121, 122, 123, 130,
131, 132, 133, 134, 200, 202, 203, 206, 207, 210
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Physical Education Exercise 100, 101,102, 103, 104, 105,
110, 111, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 126, 130, 132, 134, 136,
138, 140, 141, 145, 147, 149, 151, 152, 156, 157, 161, 163,
165, 166, 167, 169, 170, 172, 176, 178, 179, 181, 184, 185,
186, 188, 189, 191, 192, 194, 240, 245, 246, 249, 261, 263,
265, 266, 267, 272, 274, 276, 278, 281, 282, 284, 285, 288,
289, 291, 292
Other courses that will meet the requirement include
Dance 105, 106A, 106B, 107, 108A, 108B, 108C, 109, 110,
112, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 130A, 130B, 133, 134, 135,
136, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 150, 151.
b. Completion of HED 100, 101,103, or 200; TH 140-143;
HO 100 or 152; CDEC 161; or WS 103.
c. Enrollment and completion of Allied Health program
(DA, DH, RN, PTA, PHARM TECH, MA).
d. For other options, see your counselor.
6. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: PLAN A 18
UNITS
a. NATURAL SCIENCES: 3 UNITS MINIMUM FROM
EITHER PHYSICAL SCIENCES OR BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES
(1) Physical Sciences
Astronomy 102, 103, 104, 105L (lab), 106
Chemistry 100 (lab), 110 (lab), 111 (lab), 112 (lab)
Earth Science 101, 102 (lab), 104, 104L (lab), 106,
110 (lab)
Energy 110
Geography 101, 101L (lab), 103
Geology 101 (lab), ***102, ***102L (lab), 201 (lab),
204,
207 (lab), 208, 209
Physical Science 100, 112 (lab)
Physics **50 (lab), 100 (lab), 101 (lab), 102 (lab),
201 (lab), 202 (lab), 203 (lab)
(2) Biological Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology 120 (lab), 130 (lab),
150 (lab), 151 (lab), 200 (lab), 201 (lab)
Anthropology **110, 115, 115L (lab)
Biology 105, 110 (lab), 115 (lab), 120 (lab), 200 (lab),
201 (lab)
Botany 120 (lab)
Microbiology 200 (lab)
Psychology 241
Zoology 120 (lab)
b. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: 3 UNITS
MINIMUM
NOTE: Completion of a U.S. history or government
course which fulfills the California State University
requirement taken at any accredited institution may
be used in lieu of the course requirement.
One course from Section b1 or b2 is required.
(1) History 101, 102, 103
(This requirement can be met by successfully passing
the College BoardвЂ™s Advanced Placement Exam,
American History. Unit credit is awarded for passing
the AP exam option with a score of 3 or higher.)
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(2) Political Science 101 or 201
(This requirement can be met by successfully passing
the College BoardвЂ™s Advanced Placement Exam,
Government and Politics: United States. Unit credit
is awarded for passing the Advanced Placement exam
option with a score of 3 or higher.)
(3) Social and Behavioral Sciences
Administration of Justice 101
American Sign Language *** 220
Anthropology 100, 120, 170, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205
Business Administration **208
Child Development 110
Child Development/Early Childhood **113
Counseling **150, 200
Economics 101, 102, 201, 201M, 202, 202M, 204
Environmental Policy 200
Finance 125
Geography 102, 105, **140
History 110, 120, 204, 210, 220, 221, 230, 235, 241,242,
245, 246, 250, 255, 260, 265, **270, 275
Journalism 100
Kinesiology 108
Political Science 110, 210, 220, 230, 240, ***250, 260
Psychology 101, 150, 251, 261 271
Sociology 101, 110, 120, 201, 202, 205, 210, 215, **225,
230, 250
Speech 110
Speech Language Pathology **105
WomenвЂ™s Studies 101, 108, 202, 204, 205, 206, **208
c. FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES: 3 UNITS MINIMUM
FROM EITHER FINE ARTS OR HUMANITIES.
(1) FINE ARTS
Architecture **110, 112
Art 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106, 107, *108,
*109, 110, 113, 116, 120, 130A, 150, **186, **192, 193
Dance 100,101
Film 159
Humanities: *108, *109
Music 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 104B, 105
Photography 100, 160
Theatre 101, 102, 103, 104, **110, 150, RTV 151/TH
151, RTV 152
d. LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY: 6 UNITS MINIMUM
Select at least three units from Section D1 and three units
from Section D2:
(1) ENGLISH COMPOSITION
English 100
(2) COMMUNICATION AND ANALYTICAL THINKING
Business Communication **148
Computer and Information Sciences **101, **102,
**103
Engineering Design Technology **131
English 101, 103
Mathematics **80, **80B, 110A, 110B, 112, 114, 115,
116, 140, 150, **160, 170, 190, 220, 240, ***250
Philosophy 103, 106, **160
Psychology 103, 210
Reading 200
Speech **60, 100, 120, 130, 132, 150, 235
Speech Language Pathology **220
e. Select an additional general education course from those
listed above or a course from Plan B or Plan C so that the
earned general education units total at least 18.
*
**
***
These courses appear in more than one category, but may
only be counted once.
These courses do not meet the General Education
Requirements for CSU or IGETC.
These courses do not meet the General Education
Requirements for IGETC.
NOTE: The preceding graduation requirements apply to students
who were in attendance during the 2014-15 school year and
thereafter. Students who enrolled prior to Fall 2014 and who have
maintained continuous attendance at Cerritos College have the
option of meeting the current requirements or those in effect at the
time continuous attendance began.
(2) HUMANITIES
American Sign Language ***110, ***111, ***210,
***211
Art *108, *109
Chinese 101, 102, 201
English 102, 106, 221A, 221B, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226,
227, 228, 230A, 230B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238,
239, 245, 246A, 246B, 248A, 248B
French 101,102, 201, 202, 203, 281, 282, 283, 285
German 101, 102, 201, 202
Humanities 100, *108, *109
Japanese 101, 102, 201, 202
Philosophy 100, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 130, 140,
200, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206
Photography 150
Sign Language 101, 102, 201
Spanish 101, 102, 111, 112, 201, 202, 206, 210, 245, 285
Speech 140, **145
WomenвЂ™s Studies 102, 109
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Associate in Arts Degree for
General Education
2014-15
Plan B
CSU General Education Requirements
Plan B is designed primarily for students who will transfer to a
California State University (CSU) campus and are not interested in
attending a University of California campus. Students may use this plan
to combine completion of both the Associate in Arts general education
requirements and the CSU General Education Certification pattern.
Students should see a counselor for advice on selecting the A.A. general
education plan that in combination with a major will best match their
educational and career goals.
To earn an Associate in Arts degree using Plan B, students must
complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable units with an overall grade
point average of вЂњCвЂќ (2.0) or higher, which must include the specified
general education requirements and designated courses for a major. The
Health and Wellness Proficiency requirement must be completed. (See
description in Plan A.)
If a student wishes only to transfer and is not seeking an A.A. degree,
there are no proficiencies required for CSU GE certification.
It should be noted that completion of the CSU general education
Certification is not required for admission to the CSU nor is it the
only way to fulfill the lower division general education requirements.
Depending upon the studentвЂ™s major, it may be advantageous to complete
the requirements of the specific campus the student plans to attend.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
GENERAL EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A maximum of 39 units is required to fulfill the CSU lower division
general education requirements, with the units to be distributed as
follows: Nine (9) units in Area A; nine (9) units in Areas B, C and D, with
no more than 30 units total in areas B through D combined; and three
(3) units in Area E.
A letter grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher is required in Oral Communication,
Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Mathematical Concepts.
Note: Courses appearing in more than one category may be used to
satisfy only one category. Such courses are marked with an *.
A. Communications: 9 units minimum.
Must take one course from category 1, 2, and 3
1. Oral Communication
Speech 100, 120, 130, 132, 150
2. Written Communication
English 100
3. Critical Thinking
English 101, 103, Philosophy 103, 106, Psychology 103,
Reading 200, Speech 235
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B.
Natural Science and Mathematics: 9 units minimum.
Take a course from category 1, 2 and 3. AT LEAST ONE
LABORATORY (LAB) MUST BE INCLUDED IN
CATEGORY 1 or CATEGORY 2.
1. Physical Sciences
Astronomy 102, 103, 104, 105L (lab), 106
Chemistry 100 (lab), 110 (lab), 111 (lab), 112 (lab)
Earth Science 101, 102 (lab), 104, 104L (lab), 106, 110 (lab)
Energy 110
Geography 101, 101L (lab), 103
Geology 101 (lab), 102, 102L (lab), 201 (lab), 204, 207
(lab), 208, 209
Physical Science 100, 112 (not considered a LAB science
for CSU GE)
Physics 100 (lab), 101 (lab), 102 (lab), 201 (lab),
202 (lab), 203 (lab)
2. Biological Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology 120 (lab), 130 (lab), 150 (lab),
151 (lab), 200 (lab), 201 (lab)
Anthropology 115, 115L (lab)
Biology 105, 110 (lab), 115 (lab), 120 (lab), 200 (lab),
201 (lab), 202
Botany 120 (lab)
Microbiology 200 (lab)
Psychology 241
Zoology 120 (lab)
3. Mathematical Concepts
Mathematics 110A, 110B, 112, 114, 115, 116, 140, 150, 170,
190, 220, 240, 250
Psychology 210
C. Fine Arts and Humanities: 9 units minimum.
Take one course in category 1 and 2. The third course may be
taken in either category.
1. Fine Arts
Architecture 112
Art 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106, 107, *108,
*109, 110, 113, 116, 120, 130A, 150, 193
Dance 100, 101
Film 159
Humanities *108, *109
Music 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 104B, 105
Photography 100, 160
Theatre 101, 102, 103, 104, 150, RTV 151/TH 151, RTV 152
2. Humanities
American Sign Language 110, 111, 210, 211, *220
Art *108, *109
Chinese 101, 102, 201
English 102, 106, 221A, 221B, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227,
228, 229, 230A, 230B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239,
245, 246A, 246B, 248A, 248B
French 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 281, 282, 283, 285
German 101, 102, 201, 202
History *101, *102, *103, *110, *120, *210, *220, *221,
*230, *235, *241, *242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265,
*275
Humanities 100, *108, *109
Japanese 101, 102, 201, 202
Philosophy 100, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 130, 140, 200,
201, 203, 204, 205, 206
Photography 150
Political Science *240
Sign Language 101, 102, 201
Spanish 101, 102, 111, 112, 201, 202, 205, 206, 210, 245, 285
Speech 140
WomenвЂ™s Studies 102, 109
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D. Social Sciences: 9 units minimum.
Take one course in category 1, 2 and 3.
1. American History
History *101, *102, *103
(Any one of these courses meets the requirement in U.S.
History.)
2. American Government
Political Science 101, 201
(Either of these courses meets the requirement for
Constitution and American Ideals.)
3. Social, Political, Historical and Economic Institutions
Administration of Justice 101
American Sign Language *220
Anthropology 100, 120, 170, 200, 201, 202, 203, *205
Child Development *110
Economics 101, 102, 201, 201M, 202, 202M, 204
Environmental Policy 200
Geography 102, 105
History *110, *120, 204, *210, *220, *221, *230, *235,*241,
*242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265, *275
Journalism 100
Kinesiology *108
Political Science 110, 210, 220, 230, *240, 250, 260
Psychology 101, *150, 251, 261, 265, 271
Sociology 101, *110, *120, 201, 202, 205, 210, 215, 230, 250
Speech 110
WomenвЂ™s Studies 101, *108, 202, 204, *205, 206
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E.
Self-Development: 3 units minimum.
Take one course from the following:
Anthropology *205
Child Development *110
Counseling 200
Finance 125
Health Education 100, 101
Health Occupations 152
Kinesiology 104, *108
Psychology *150, 245
Sociology *110, *120
WomenвЂ™s Studies *108, *205
* These courses appear in more than one category, but may be used
only to satisfy one category.
NOTE: Changes in the above general education requirements may
occur from time to time. If courses are added to or deleted from the
pattern, it may affect a studentвЂ™s selection of courses. Students do
not have catalog rights to a certification pattern, regardless of their
continual attendance status.
CSU Transfer credit is noted in individual catalog course descriptions.
A complete list of CSU transferable courses offered by Cerritos College
can be found on the ASSIST website at www.assist.org.
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Associate in Arts Degree for
General Education
2014-15
Plan C
Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
For Transfer to UC and CSU
Plan C is designed primarily for students who intend to transfer to
the University of California (UC) or are undecided between transferring
to the UC or the California State University (CSU). Students may use this
plan to combine completion of both the A.A. degree general education
requirements and the IGETC General Education requirements.
The purpose of IGETC is to provide an option for students to fulfill
lower division general education requirements prior to transferring to a
UC or CSU campus.
Depending upon the studentвЂ™s major and campus choice, it may
be advantageous to complete the requirements of the specific campus
the student plans to attend. In general, it is not advisable for transfer
students preparing for majors at any UC campus requiring a high
number of units, such as engineering and science, to use IGETC.
Plan C can be fulfilled by completing the IGETC requirements
specified for either the UC or CSU.
A letter grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher is required in all Plan C courses.
To earn an Associate in Arts degree using Plan C, students must
complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable units with a grade
point average of вЂњCвЂќ (2.0) or higher, which must include the specified
general education requirements and designated courses for a major. The
Health and Wellness Proficiency requirement must be completed. (See
description in Plan A.)
If a student wishes only to transfer and is not seeking an A.A. degree,
there are no proficiencies required for IGETC certification.
It should be noted that completion of IGETC is not required for
admission to the UC or CSU.
Further information and other regulations pertaining to IGETC and
the Associate in Arts degree are found in this Catalog.
AREA 1 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
CSU: Courses from A, B, and C required.
UC: Courses from A and B required.
A.
B.
C.
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ENGLISH COMPOSITION
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
English 100
CRITICAL THINKING-ENGLISH COMPOSITION
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
English 101, 103
Philosophy 103
Psychology 103
Speech 235
ORAL COMMUNICATION (CSU ONLY)
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
Speech 100 +, 120, 130, 132+
AREA 2 MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE
REASONING
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
Mathematics 112+, 114+, 115, 116+, 150+, 170+, 190, 220, 240
Psychology 210+
AREA 3 ARTS AND HUMANITIES
(3 courses, with at least one from A and one from B below;
9 semester/12-15 quarter units)
A.
B.
ARTS
Architecture 112
Art 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106, 107, *108, *109
Dance 100, 101
Film 159
Humanities *108, *109
Music 100, 101, 103, 104, 104B, 105
Photography 160
Theatre 101, 102, 103, 104, 150
HUMANITIES
Art *108, *109
Chinese 102
English 102, 106, 221A, 221B, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228,
230A, 230B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 245, 246A, 246B,
248A, 248B
French 201, 202, 281, 282, 283, 285+
German 102, 201, 202
History *101+, *102+, *103+, *110, *120, *210+, *230, *235,
*241, *242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265, *275
Humanities 100, *108, *109
Japanese 102
Philosophy 100, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 130, 140, 200, 201,
203, 204, 205, 206
Photography 150
Political Science *240
Sign Language 201
Spanish 102+, 112+, 201, 202, 205, 210, 245, 285+
WomenвЂ™s Studies 102, 109
AREA 4 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(3 courses from at least two disciplines or an interdisciplinary
sequence: 9 semester/12-15 quarter units)
Anthropology 100, 120, 170, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205
Child Development 110
Economics 101+, 102, 201, 201M, 202, 202M
Environmental Policy 200
Geography 102, 105
History *101+, *102+, *103+, *110, *120, 204, *210+, *230,
*235, *241, *242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265, *275
Kinesiology 108
Political Science 101+, 201+, 210, 220, 230, *240
Psychology 101, 150, 251, 261, 265+, 271
Sociology 101, 110, 120, 201, 202+, 205, 210, 215, 250
Speech 110
WomenвЂ™s Studies 101, 108, 202+, 204, 205, 206
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AREA 5 PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2 courses, one from A and one from B below; at least one
course must include laboratory (lab); 7-9 semester/9-12
quarter units)
A.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Astronomy 102+, 103+, 104, 105L (lab) 106
Chemistry 100+ (lab), 110+ (lab), 111 (lab), 112 (lab)
Earth Science 101, 102 (lab), 104, 104L (lab), 106, 110+ (lab)
Geography 101, 101L (lab), 103
Geology 101 (lab), 201 (lab), 207 (lab), 208, 209
Physical Science 100+
Physics 100+ (lab), 101+ (lab), 102+ (lab), 201+ (lab), 202+
(lab), 203+ (lab)
B. BIOLOGICAL/LIFE SCIENCES
Anatomy and Physiology 120+ (lab), 130+ (lab), 150 + (lab), 151
+ (lab), 200+ (lab), 201+ (lab)
Anthropology 115, 115L (lab)
Biology 115 (lab), 120+ (lab), 200 (lab), 201 (lab), 202
Botany 120 (lab)
Microbiology 200 (lab)
Psychology 241
Zoology 120 (lab)
* These courses appear in more than one category, but may be used
only to satisfy one category.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. UC ONLY: Language other than English
There are several ways to satisfy this requirement. They include:
a. Complete two years of the same foreign language in high
school with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
b. Complete first college course in any foreign language or
SL 101.
c. Earn a minimum score of 500 on an appropriate College
Board Achievement Test in a foreign language.
d. For other options, see your counselor.
B. CSU ONLY: The CSU has a specific American Institutions
requirement that is separate from the general education
requirements. Courses used to meet the American Institutions
requirement may be used to satisfy requirements for the IGETC,
at the discretion of the receiving CSU campus. It is recommended
that this requirement be met prior to transfer. The following will
meet the CSU American Institutions requirement.
6 units, one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2.
Group 1:
History 101+, 102+, 103+
Group 2:
Political Science 101+, 201+
C. The UC-bound student should be aware of the American history
and institutions requirements at the campus of choice.
Requirements may vary. See your counselor for details.
+Credit limitation. UC credit limitations may apply for certain courses in
IGETC, as well as other UC transferable courses which are not in IGETC.
An explanation for each course which has credit limitations appears in
the college catalog course description. For details, see your counselor.
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Transfer Requirements
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university
should bear in mind that admission and subject requirements will vary
from school to school. Consequently, students planning to transfer should
study carefully the requirements set forth in the catalogs and brochures of
the institutions which interest them. Such publications may be obtained
directly from the colleges and universities. A large number of websites
allow students to access such information via the Internet. Many of
these links are available at the Transfer Center website, www.cerritos.
edu/transfer. To assure that appropriate transfer course work is being
undertaken at Cerritos College, students should plan to communicate
regularly with a counselor.
INDEPENDENT AND OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
There are many choices for transfer students when deciding to
earn a bachelorвЂ™s degree and beyond. In addition to the California
State University and University of California systems, there are many
California independent institutions. There are also many colleges,
private and public, located throughout the United States to which
Cerritos College students can transfer. Each of these institutions has its
own unique requirements for admission. In order to determine eligibility,
students should refer to the schoolвЂ™s catalog or website and consult with a
counselor at Cerritos College and/or the university of choice.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT AND
OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
In planning for transfer, students should consider the general
education requirements for all institutions of interest. Many in-state
independent institutions accept CSU general education and IGETC.
Students transferring to independent or out-of-state institutions should
refer to the schoolвЂ™s catalog or website and meet with a counselor in order
to determine appropriate general education requirements. Cerritos
College has articulated general education requirements with a number
of independent institutions. You can visit the Transfer CenterвЂ™s website at
www.cerritos.edu/transfer for a complete list of articulation agreements.
THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Lower Division Transfer RequirementsвЂ”If you have completed
fewer than 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units, you will qualify
for admission if you have a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher in all
transferable units attempted, are in good standing at the last college or
university attended, and meet the admission requirements for first-time
freshmen, i.e., you have completed with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher each of
the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject
requirements and have a qualifiable eligibility index. If you did not
complete all the subject requirements in high school, appropriate college
courses may be used to make up the missing subjects. Nonresidents
must meet the eligibility index for nonresidents. NOTE: Not all California
State Universities accept lower division transfers. Please go to www.
csumentor.edu to find out more.
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Test ScoresвЂ”Freshman and transfer applicants who have fewer
than 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable college credit must
submit scores, unless exempt, from either the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) of the College Board or the American College Testing Program
(ACT). If you are applying to an impacted program and are required to
submit test scores, you should take the test no later than December if
applying for fall admission.
Registration forms and dates for the SAT and ACT are available from
school and college counselors or from a campus testing office. Or you
may write to:
The College Board (SAT)
American College Testing Program (ACT)
Registration Unit, Box 592 Registration Unit, P.O. Box 168
Princeton, New Jersey 08541 Iowa City, Iowa 52240
FreshmanвЂ”The campus to which you are applying will provide
information about when to submit your official high school transcript.
Transcripts must be received in sealed envelopes directly from the high
school from which you graduated.
Upper Division Transfer RequirementsвЂ”Completion of at least 60
transferable semester (90 quarter) units, a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or
higher in all transferable units attempted (nonresidents must have a grade
point average of 2.4), and in good standing at the last college or university
attended are required. In addition, you must have completed at least 30
semester (45 quarter) units of college courses with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher
in each course to be selected from courses in English, arts and humanities,
social science, science, and mathematics at a level at least equivalent
to courses that meet general education requirements. The 30 general
education semester (45 quarter) units (Plan B/Plan C) must include ENGL
100, oral communication, critical thinking, and transferable mathematics
with a minimum prerequisite of intermediate algebra. The ENGL 100, oral
communication, critical thinking, and transferable mathematics courses
must be completed with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Although 2.0 is the minimum, the California State University is
becoming more competitive and students should try to maintain the
highest possible grade point average.
TOEFL RequirementвЂ”All undergraduate applicants, regardless
of citizenship, who have not attended schools at the secondary level or
above for at least three years where English is the principal language of
instruction must present a minimum score of 500 or above on the Test
of English as a Foreign Language. Some campuses may require a score
higher than 500.
TranscriptsвЂ”Final official transcripts must be submitted prior to
enrollment to verify that all required coursework has been completed
successfully. CSU campuses will either delay admission or not permit
registration or attendance until receipt of final transcripts.
TransfersвЂ”Request that official transcripts be sent directly from all
colleges or universities previously attended even if no coursework was
completed. Transcripts must be received in sealed envelopes from each
institution attended. You should keep personal copies of all transcripts
and test scores to complete the admission application and for academic
advising sessions.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE BACHELORвЂ™S DEGREE AT THE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
The California Administrative Code, Title 5, relating to the California
State University general education-breadth requirements authorizes
Cerritos College to present to the students a maximum 39-unit pattern
of general education courses which is acceptable for the bachelor degree
requirements at the California State University.
Cerritos College is further authorized to certify the partial or
complete fulfillment of these requirements. Credits from international
transcripts granted at Cerritos College will not be used to certify general
education requirements for transfer.
Students may elect to fulfill the general education requirements by
following the Cerritos College pattern or the pattern specified by the
State University of their choice.
Students in all major fields of study must complete the same pattern
of general education requirements. It is strongly recommended that
students complete as many units of these requirements as possible
during their freshman and sophomore years at Cerritos College so that
they can concentrate on major specialization in the upper division.
In general, four-year colleges accept at full unit value approved
transfer courses completed with satisfactory grades in the public
Community Colleges of the state. However, in most instances a maximum
of 70 community college semester units (105 quarter units) can be
transferred for credit toward a degree at the senior institution.
STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A maximum of 39 units is required to fulfill the CSU lower division
general education requirements, with the units to be distributed as
follows: Nine (9) units in Area A; nine (9) units in Areas B, C, and D, with
no more than 30 units total in areas B through D combined; and three
(3) units in Area E.
A letter grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher is required in Oral Communication,
Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Mathematical Concepts.
NOTE: Courses appearing in more than one category may be
used to satisfy only one category. Such courses are marked with
an *.
A. COMMUNICATIONS: 9 units minimum.
Must choose one course from category 1, take one course in
category 2 and choose one course from category 3.
1. ORAL COMMUNICATION
Speech 100, 120, 130, 132, 150
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
English 100
3. CRITICAL THINKING
English 101, 103, Philosophy 103,106, Psychology 103,
Reading 200, Speech 235
B. NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: 9 units
minimum.
Choose one course from category 1, one course from category
2, and one course from category 3. AT LEAST ONE
LABORATORY (LAB) MUST BE INCLUDED IN CATEGORY
1 or CATEGORY 2.
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1. 2. PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Astronomy 102, 103, 104, 105L (LAB), 106
Chemistry 100 (LAB), 110 (LAB), 111 (LAB), 112 (LAB)
Earth Science 101, 102 (LAB), 104, 104L (LAB) 106, 110
(LAB)
Energy 110
Geography 101, 101L (LAB), 103
Geology 101 (LAB), 102, 102L (LAB), 201 (LAB), 204, 207
(LAB), 208, 209
Physical Science 100, 112 (not considered a LAB science for
CSU GE)
Physics 100 (LAB), 101 (LAB), 102 (LAB), 201 (LAB), 202
(LAB), 203 (LAB)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Anatomy and Physiology 120 (LAB), 130 (LAB), 150 (LAB),
151 (LAB), 200 (LAB), 201 (LAB)
Anthropology 115, 115L (LAB)
Biology 105, 110 (LAB), 115 (LAB), 120 (LAB), 200 (LAB),
201 (LAB), 202
Botany 120 (LAB)
Microbiology 200 (LAB)
Psychology 241
Zoology 120 (LAB)
3. MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS
Mathematics 110A, 110B, 112, 114, 115, 116, 140, 150, 170,
190, 220, 240, 250
Psychology 210
C. FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES: 9 units minimum.
Choose at least one course from category 1 and at least one
course from category 2.
1. FINE ARTS
Architecture 112
Art 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106, 107, *108, *109,
110, 113, 116, 120, 130A, 144, 150, 193
Dance 100, 101
Film 159
Humanities *108, *109
Music 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 104B, 105
Photography 100, 160
Theatre 101, 102, 103, 104, 150, RTV 151/TH 151, RTV 152
2. HUMANITIES
American Sign Language 110, 111, 210, 211, *220
Art *108, *109
Chinese 101, 102, 201
English 102, 106, 221A, 221B, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228,
229, 230A, 230B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 245,
246A, 246B, 248A, 248B
French 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 281, 282, 283, 285
German 101, 102, 201, 202
History *101, *102, *103, *110, *120, *210, *220, *221, *230,
*235, *241, *242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265, *275
Humanities 100, *108, *109
Japanese 101, 102, 201, 202
Philosophy 100, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 130, 140, 200,
201, 203, 204, 205, 206
Photography 150
Political Science *240
Sign Language 101, 102, 201
Spanish 101, 102, 111, 112, 201, 202, 205, 206, 210, 245, 285
Speech 140
WomenвЂ™s Studies 102,109
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D. SOCIAL SCIENCES: 9 units minimum.
Choose one course from category 1, one course from
category 2, and one course from category 3.
1. AMERICAN HISTORY
History *101, *102, *103
(Any one of these courses meets the requirement in U.S.
History)
2. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Political Science 101, 201
(Either of these courses meets the requirement for Constitution
and American Ideals)
3. SOCIAL, POLITICAL, HISTORICAL AND ECONOMIC
INSTITUTIONS
Administration of Justice 101
American Sign Language *220
Anthropology 100, 120, 170, 200, 201, 202, 203, *205
Child Development *110
Economics 101, 102, 201, 201M, 202, 202M, 204
Environmental Policy 200
Geography 102, 105
History *110, *120, 204, *210, *220, *221, *230, *235, *241,
*242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265, * 275
Journalism 100
Kinesiology *108
Political Science 110, 210, 220, 230, *240, 250, 260
Psychology 101, *150, 251, 261, 265, 271
Sociology 101, *110, *120, 201, 202, 205, 210, 215, 230, 250
Speech 110
WomenвЂ™s Studies 101, *108, 202, 204, *205, 206
E. SELF-DEVELOPMENT: 3 units minimum.
Choose one course from the following:
Anthropology *205
Child Development *110
Counseling 200
Finance 125
Health Education 100, 101
Health Occupations 152
Kinesiology 104, *108
Psychology *150, 245
Sociology *110, *120
WomenвЂ™s Studies *108, *205
NOTE: Changes in the above general education requirements
may occur from time to time. If courses are added to or deleted
from the pattern, it may affect a studentвЂ™s selection of courses.
Students do not have catalog rights to a certification pattern,
regardless of their continual attendance status.
Please consult a counselor for any changes which may have occurred
in the general education pattern, or if you have questions.
CSU Transfer credit is noted in individual catalog course descriptions.
A complete list of CSU transferable courses offered by Cerritos College
can be found on the ASSIST website at www.assist.org.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
The University of California considers you a transfer applicant if you
graduated from high school and enrolled in a regular session at another
college or university. You cannot disregard your college record and apply
as a freshman.
If you plan to attend a California community college before applying
to the university, you should take courses that are transferable, that
satisfy university and college requirements, and that fulfill prerequisites
in your major. For assistance in planning for transfer to the University of
California, see a community college counselor or university advisor. Many
of the university admissions advisors are available for appointments
through the Transfer Center.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
There are three ways in which you can meet the UniversityвЂ™s
minimum admission requirements for transfer students. These
requirements are described below. Please note that even though options
1 and 2 are possible, the number of University of California campuses
actually accepting students with these two options is very limited.
*Residency Status: The requirements for bonafide California
residents also apply to dependents of University of California graduates
and employees. The manner in which legal residence is defined for
tuition purposes is different. If you have questions about your residency
status, contact the Admissions or RegistrarвЂ™s Office at the campus you
wish to attend.
1. If you were eligible for admission to the University when
you graduated from high schoolвЂ”meaning you satisfied the
Subject,* Scholarship, and Examination RequirementsвЂ”you
are eligible to transfer if you have a вЂњCвЂќ (2.0) average in your
transferable college coursework.
2. If you met the Scholarship Requirement, but did not satisfy
the Subject Requirement,* you must take transferable courses
in the subjects you are missing to be eligible to transfer. You
will need to earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher in each of these
required courses, and an overall вЂњCвЂќ (2.0) average in all UC
transferable college coursework. If you completed less than
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18 quarter or 12 semester units of UC transferable college
coursework, you must satisfy the Examination Requirement
for freshman applicants.
3. If you were not eligible for admission to the University when
you graduated from high school because you did not meet the
Scholarship Requirement, or you did not meet the Scholarship
Requirement and did not complete all the required вЂњa-gвЂќ
subjects,* you must:
a. Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of UC
transferable college credit with a grade point average of at
least 2.4, and
b. Complete a course pattern requirement to include:
1. Two transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5
quarter units each) in English composition; and
2. One transferable college course (3 semester or
4-5 quarter units) in Mathematical Concepts and
Quantitative Reasoning; and
3. Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5
quarter units each) chosen from at least two of the
following subject areas: the arts and humanities,
the social and behavioral sciences, the physical and
biological sciences.
Please also refer to the section titled вЂњIntersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum.вЂќ
*If you graduated from high school before June 1986, your вЂњcвЂќ and вЂњfвЂќ
subject requirements are different from those described previously. Please
contact the Admissions Officer at any UC campus for more information.
NONRESIDENTS
The minimum admission requirements for nonresident transfer
applicants are the same as those for residents except that nonresidents
must have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher in all transferable
college coursework.
COURSES TRANSFERABLE TO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Please see your counselor or the Transfer Center Coordinator for
all courses that have been accepted by any campus of the University of
California as transferable for the 2014-15 school year.
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Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum
The Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates approved
the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
which was implemented Fall 1991. The IGETC is a series of courses
that community college students can use to satisfy lower division
general education requirements at any CSU or UC campus. The IGETC
is intended to facilitate course planning and should appeal to students
who want to keep their options open before making a final decision
about transferring to a particular segment or campus. The IGETC will
provide an option to the California State University general education
requirements.
FOR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO A UC CAMPUS
In general, it is not advisable for transfers to engineering majors
at any UC campus to use the IGETC. The IGETC option may also be
inappropriate for transfers entering вЂњhigh unitвЂќ majors such as those
in the sciences having substantial lower division science and math
prerequisites. It may be more appropriate to take courses that are a
part of the general education or breadth requirements for the school or
college on the UC campus to which a transfer is planned.
FOR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO A CSU CAMPUS
It is important to note that IGETC is an option for CSU bound
students. IGETC requirements may be followed by both continuing
and new students who plan to transfer to a California State University
campus.
The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum will
permit a student to transfer from a California community college to
a campus in either the California State University or the University of
California system without the need, after transfer, to take additional lowerdivision, general education courses to satisfy campus G.E. requirements.
Completion of the IGETC is not a requirement for transfer to a
CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill the lower-division, general
education requirements of the CSU or UC prior to transfer. Students may
find it advantageous to take courses fulfilling CSUвЂ™s general education
requirements or those of a particular UC campus.
The course requirements for ALL areas must be completed PRIOR
to transferring to the CSU or UC in order for the IGETC to be certified.
However, beginning Fall 2000 a student may be partially certified if they
are missing no more than 2 courses. See your counselor to determine
eligibility for partial certification. All courses must be completed with a
grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher. A student who has completed IGETC may have an
official certification sent to a four-year institution upon written request by
the student through the Admissions and Records Office.
NOTE: COURSES APPEARING IN MORE THAN ONE
CATEGORY MAY BE USED TO SATISFY ONLY ONE CATEGORY.
SUCH COURSES ARE MARKED WITH AN *.
AREA 1 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
CSU: Courses from A, B, and C required.
UC: Courses from A and B required.
A. English Composition
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
English 100
B.
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Critical Thinking-English Composition
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
English 101, 103
Philosophy 103
C.
Psychology 103
Speech 235
Oral Communication (CSU ONLY)
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
Speech 100+, 120, 130, 132+
AREA 2 MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING
(1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units)
Mathematics 112+, 114+, 115, 116+, 150+, 170+, 190,
220, 240
Psychology 210+
AREA 3 ARTS AND HUMANITIES
(3 courses, with at least one from A and one from B below;
9 semester/12-15 quarter units)
A.Arts
Architecture 112
Art 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106, 107, *108, *109
Dance 100, 101
Film 159
Humanities *108, *109
Music 100, 101, 103, 104, 104B, 105
Photography 160
Theatre 101, 102, 103, 104, 150
B.Humanities
Art *108, *109
Chinese 102
English 102, 106, 221A, 221B, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228,
230A, 230B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 245, 246A, 246B,
248A, 248B
French 201, 202, 281, 282, 283, 285+
German 102, 201, 202
History *101+, *102+, *103+, *110, *120, *210+, *230, *235,
*241, *242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265, *275
Humanities 100, *108, *109
Japanese 102
Philosophy 100, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 130, 140, 200, 201,
203, 204, 205, 206
Photography 150
Political Science *240
Sign Language 201
Spanish 102+, 112+, 201, 202, 205, 210, 245, 285+
WomenвЂ™s Studies 102, 109
AREA 4 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(3 courses from at least two disciplines or an interdisciplinary
sequence; 9 semester/12-15 quarter units)
Anthropology 100, 120, 170, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205
Child Development 110
Economics 101+, 102, 201, 201M, 202, 202M
Environmental Policy 200
Geography 102, 105
History *101+, *102+, *103+, *110, *120, 204, *210+, *230,
*235, *241, *242, *245, *246, *250, *255, *260, *265, * 275
Kinesiology 108
Political Science 101+, 201+, 210, 220, 230, *240
Psychology 101, 150, 251, 261, 265+, 271
Sociology 101, 110, 120, 201, 202+, 205, 210, 215, 250
Speech 110
WomenвЂ™s Studies 101, 108, 202+, 204, 205, 206
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AREA 5 PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2 courses, one from A and one from B below; at least one
course must include laboratory (lab); 7-9 semester/9-12
quarter units)
A. Physical Sciences
Astronomy 102+, 103+, 104, 105L(lab), 106
Chemistry 100+ (lab), 110+ (lab), 111 (lab), 112 (lab)
Earth Science 101, 102 (lab), 104, 104L (lab), 106, 110+ (lab)
Geography 101, 101L (lab), 103
Geology 101+ (lab), 201 (lab), 207 (lab), 208, 209
Physical Science 100+
Physics 100+ (lab), 101+ (lab), 102+ (lab), 201+ (lab), 202+
(lab), 203+ (lab)
B. Biological/Life Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology 120+ (lab), 130+ (lab), 150+ (lab),
151+ (lab), 200+ (lab), 201+ (lab)
Anthropology 115, 115L (lab)
Biology 115 (lab), 120+ (lab), 200 (lab), 201 (lab), 202
Botany 120 (lab)
Microbiology 200 (lab)
Psychology 241
Zoology 120 (lab)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. UC ONLY: Language other than English
There are several ways to satisfy this requirement.
They include:
a. Complete two years of the same foreign language in high
school with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
b. Complete first college course in any foreign language, or
Sign Language 101.
c. Earn a minimum score of 500 on an appropriate College
Board Achievement Test in a foreign language.
d. For other options, see your counselor.
B. CSU ONLY: The CSU has a specific American Institutions
requirement that is separate from the general education
requirements. Courses used to meet the American Institutions
requirement may be used to satisfy requirements for the IGETC
at the discretion of the receiving CSU campus. It is recommended
that this requirement be met prior to transfer. The following will
meet the CSU American Institutions requirement. 6 units, one
course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2.
Group 1: History 101+, 102+, 103+
Group 2: Political Science 101+, 201+
C. The UC-bound student should be aware of the American
history and institutions requirements at the campus of choice.
Requirements do vary. See your counselor for details.
+Credit limitation. UC credit limitations may apply for certain
courses in IGETC, as well as other UC transferable courses which are not
in IGETC. An explanation for each course which has credit limitations
appears in the college catalog course description. See a counselor for
details.
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BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, ADULT &
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Economic Development Department fulfills the specific
educational needs of business and industry. The department provides
quality customized workforce training and services that go beyond the
traditional academic curriculum. All training and services are developed
with input from the corporate clients and can be provided at the worksite or on campus at times convenient to the clients.
The department serves companies and industries including
aerospace, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, utility and public
works, retail chains, and others.
Services and training provided by the department include
management training, composites and advanced manufacturing,
leadership development, language training, as well as seminars and
conferences on emerging technologies. For more information, please
visit us on the web at www.CerritosTrainsU.com
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
The Community Education department promotes the concept of
lifelong learning for the general population. This department provides
fee-based not for credit classes, workshops and programs that can be taken
by members of our community of any age (from 18 months to 90+ years).
We have a wide variety of course offerings for adults in the topic
areas of professional development, entrepreneurship & career, personal
enhancement, healthy living, enrichment & interests and motorcycle
training programs. For those under the age of 18, we offer classes in
academics, art, music and athletics & movement. Also for this age group,
we have a well-established and reputable Summer College for Youth
program that runs for eight weeks in the summer where students can
choose from over 200 classes.
Community Education offers classes/programs throughout the year вЂ“
the schedule of classes for our department is published four times a year
and mailed out to over 175,000 homes in our community. You can always
come by our office to pick up a copy of our latest printed schedule, or visit
us on the web at www.cerritoscommunityed.com to see all that we have
to offer.
We are located in the Community Education building in the far
southwest corner of campus, north of New Falcon Way. Our office hours
are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. вЂ“ 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; and
Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information call (562) 467-5050.
ADULT EDUCATION/DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Adult Education and Diversity Programs provide educational
opportunities that address the unique needs of adults in the region.
Adult Education courses are noncredit, open entry, open exit, and have
No Registration Fees. Bilingual English and Spanish support is provided.
Adult Education courses include categories such as:
вЂўApprenticeship
вЂў Assessment Preparation
вЂў College English Skills
вЂў Courses for Immigrants - Citizenship
вЂў Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills - GED
вЂў English as a Second Language
вЂў Literacy, Primary and Secondary Education вЂ“ Plaza Comunitaria
вЂў Occupational Preparation
вЂў Older Wiser Learner (OWL)
вЂў Preparatory Math
вЂў Vocational English as a Second Language
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OWL courses are designed to meet the special needs of older
adults. OWL courses are noncredit, open entry, open exit, and have No
Registration Fees. Courses include:
вЂўComputers
вЂў Memoir Writing
вЂўNutrition
вЂў Senior Topics
вЂў Stress Management with Exercise
Cerritos College Adult Education programs also provide access and
opportunities for Adult Education students to enter credit, orientation,
and vocational college programs.
Services include one-stop registration, assessment and counseling.
For more information call (562) 467-5098.
To learn about specific classes and programs offered, check the
schedule of classes.
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
The Pathway Programs DepartmentвЂ™s mission is to create
educational and career pathways for in and out of school youth and
young adults by providing a seamless transition from secondary to
post-secondary education and the skilled workforce. Programs include
career exploration, articulation agreements, concurrent enrollment,
college readiness bridge programs, recruitment, parent presentations,
enrichment workshops, and support services. Programs will encourage
students to pursue and successfully complete post-secondary degrees
and industry valued certification, while increasing student engagement
and achievement.
Pathway Programs events, services and programs include:
вЂў Bridge Programs
вЂў Career Days
вЂў Career Speaker Series
вЂў Career Exploration using the Road Trip Nation curriculum
вЂў Project Lead the Way вЂ“ Pre-engineering credit courses
вЂў Secondary Articulation Agreements
вЂў SolidWorks Workshops
вЂў Architectural Design Workshops
вЂўRobotics
вЂў Middle and High School Career Exploration Fairs and Workshops
вЂў Job Development
вЂў Worker Retraining
вЂў SolidWorks and NIMS Certification
For more information call (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2487.
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Cerritos College Foundation
The Cerritos College Foundation was incorporated in the spring
of 1979 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization to serve as a charitable
vehicle for the community, individuals, and alumni to assist with
financial support to the Cerritos College District beyond that which
state funding supports. It is the belief of the Foundation that the growth
of Cerritos College must be fostered and supported for the institution
to keep its rightful place as one of the finest community colleges in
California.
The Cerritos College Foundation currently has a 23-member board
of directors representing a wide diversity of business, education and
community advocacy. The Foundation currently administers 127
scholarships in 25 areas of study and hosts a premier fundraising event
annually. In addition, the Foundation has established long-standing
relationships with community and business leaders who sponsor
specialized vocational training programs and projects. In its ongoing
pursuit of excellence, the Cerritos College Foundation emphasizes the
importance of cooperative ventures with those served by the College.
The FoundationвЂ™s commitment is to develop financial resources
which will enhance and cultivate every program offered at Cerritos
College. The goal is to continue the tradition of producing high caliber
professionals, leaders, artisans and crafters. The commitment is to
strengthen the pursuit of a quality education, while meeting the diverse
needs of the students and community.
John and Teri Moore(left and far right) with John Moore First Step Scholarship recipient Daniel Jacobo.
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InformaciГіn en EspaГ±ol вЂ“ Information in Spanish
ADMISIГ“N AL COLEGIO
AdmisiГіn
La admisiГіn a Cerritos College estГЎ abierta a cualquier graduado de
preparatoria (o escuela secundaria) o su equivalente. Los estudiantes
de 18 aГ±os de edad o mayors que no hayan obtenido un diploma
de preparatoria o su equivalente, podrГЎn asistir siempre y cuando
puedan demostrar capacidad de beneficiarse de la enseГ±anza. Estos
estudiantes deberГЎn cumplir con el criterio de admisiГіn de Cerritos
College que consiste en obtener un puntaje satisfactorio en el examen
de matemГЎticas, lectura y/o escritura.
Cerritos College no discrimina en oportunidades de educaciГіn
ni de empleo por la nacionalidad de origen, la religiГіn, la edad, el
gГ©nero, la identidad de gГ©nero, la expresiГіn de gГ©nero, la raza o origin,
el color, la condiciГіn mГ©dica, la informaciГіn genГ©tica, la ascendencia,
la orientaciГіn sexual, el estado civil, la discapacidad fГsica o mental,
embarazo, que se perciba que Г©l o ella tenga alguna de las caracterГsticas
anteriores, que tenga relaciГіn con una persona o un grupo con una o
mГЎs de estas caracterГsticas reales o percibidas, ni cualquier otro estado
que proteja le ley en persona o en un ambiente en lГnea ni si la vГctima o
vГctimas estГ©n relacionadas con el Distrito, ya sea que la ubicaciГіn estГ©
o no relacionada con el Distrito.
Residencia
Cualquier estudiante que solicite a cualquier colegio comunitario de
California estГЎ sujeto a requisitos de residencia que son determinados
por el estado de California. Un estudiante, cuya residencia legal se
encuentra dentro del estado de California, es elegible para asistir
a Cerritos College. Los residentes de cualquier otro estado o paГs
extranjero serГЎn sujetos a una colegiatura forГЎnea.
La residencia legal de cualquier estudiante con estado civil soltero
menor de 18 aГ±os de edad es basada en la residencia del padre o tutor.
Todo estudiante deberГЎ estar listo para presentar prueba de residencia
en California.
Para preguntas adicionales podrГЎn dirigirse a la Oficina de
AdmisiГіn y Registro al (562) 860-2451, ext. 2211, o a la siguiente pГЎgina
electrГіnica www.cerritos.edu/admissions.
Solicitud de admisiГіn
Todos los estudiantes que soliciten la admisiГіn a Cerritos College
deben presentar una solicitud de admisiГіn en la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y
Registro. Se recomienda someter su solicitud lo mГЎs temprano posible.
Es responsabilidad de los solicitantes enviar, bajo pena de perjurio,
informaciГіn honesta y verdadera; cualquier falsificaciГіn deliberada
de informaciГіn en la solicitud o verificaciГіn de residencia puede ser
motivo de expulsiГіn de la universidad.
Tan pronto como la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro reciba su
solicitud, la procesarГЎ y le proporcionarГЎ un nГєmero de identificaciГіn
asГ como la fecha y hora en que usted deberГЎ inscribirse. Dicho
nГєmero de identificaciГіn serГЎ necesario para completar el proceso
de matriculaciГіn: examen de evaluaciГіn y ubicaciГіn, cita en el centro
de consejerГa y asesorГa acadГ©mica y de matriculaciГіn. Este mismo
nГєmero de identificaciГіn es tambiГ©n necesario para utilizar el servicio
electrГіnico MyCerritos al igual que otros servicios estudiantiles.
Certificado de estudios
Es posible que sea necesario presentar transcripciones oficiales de
escuelas, colegios y universidades anteriores para establecer el requisito
previo de elegibilidad. Los certificados de estudios que verifiquen
los crГ©ditos de otras instituciones podrГЎn ser usados para completar
los requisitos de educaciГіn general de CSU, IGETC, certificados de
culminaciГіn de cursos, grado de asociado de las artes.
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Solicitud e InscripciГіn de AdmisiГіn especial de menores
AdmisiГіn especial de menores son estudiantes inscritos en grados
K-12 sin diplomas de secundaria quienes pueden a la vez beneficiarse
de un avance educativo o una carrera tГ©cnica/vocacional.
Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados de preparatoria
(Programa Puente Universitario)
1. Los directores de escuelas secundarias o encargados deben
respaldar y verificar con firma la Forma de AdmisiГіn Especial
de Menores, dando su consentimiento de que el estudiante es
capacitado para recibir instrucciГіn acadГ©mica universitaria.
2. El padre o tutor debe aprobar la participaciГіn del estudiante
con firma y consentimiento en la forma AdmisiГіn Especial
de Menores. Firma del padre o tutor que certifica que el
estudiante seguirГЎ las normas y reglas del Colegio.
Elegibilidad AcadГ©mica
вЂў Todo estudiante que planea inscribirse en cursos para
cualquier carrera, debe tener un promedio de calificaciГіn de
la preparatoria de 2.0 o mГЎs alta en su mГЎs reciente certificado
de estudios.
вЂў Para inscribirse en cualquier curso, el estudiante deberГЎ
completar el proceso de evaluaciГіn apropiado y tener los
prerrequisitos y/o co-requisitos estipulados del curso deseado.
вЂў Los estudiantes que requieran adaptaciones debido a una
discapacidad deberГЎn hacer arreglos a travГ©s de su distrito
escolar K-12, previa consulta con la Oficina de los Servicios
y Programas para estudiantes con discapacidad (DSP&S, por
sus siglas en inglГ©s) en Cerritos College. Por favor llame al
nГєmero telefГіnico (562) 860-2451, ext. 2335, para asistencia.
Restricciones de inscripciГіn
вЂў Estudiantes de preparatoria del Гєltimo aГ±o (sГ©nior) o del nivel
intermedio (junior) podrГЎn ser permitidos inscribirse hasta
un mГЎximo de 8 unidades. HabrГЎ excepciones y serГЎn sujetas
a consideraciГіn y aprobaciГіn por el Decano de AdmisiГіn,
Registro y Asistencia.
вЂў Estudiantes de preparatoria no podrГЎn inscribirse en cursos
pre-universitarios (1-99) o cursos de educaciГіn fГsica.
вЂў Estudiantes de preparatoria no podrГЎn inscribirse en cursos
universitarios para compensar una deficiencia de sus cursos
preparatorios.
вЂў Todo estudiante que se haya inscrito previamente y que
haya dado de baja sus clases y/o no haya hecho un progreso
satisfactorio, no le serГЎ permitido continuar en el Programa
Puente Universitario.
вЂў NingГєn estudiante de preparatoria obtendrГЎ estatus de
prioridad de inscripciГіn y serГЎ responsable por todos los
cobros y cuotas aplicables, con la excepciГіn de la cuota
de inscripciГіn del estado por unidad de los Colegios
comunitarios de California.
Estudiantes de Primaria y Secundaria desde el 10Вє grado (Programa
de AdmisiГіn Especial)
1. Los directores de escuelas o encargados deben respaldar
y verificar con firma la Forma de AdmisiГіn Especial de
Menores, dando su consentimiento de que el estudiante es
capacitado para recibir instrucciГіn acadГ©mica universitaria.
2. El padre o tutor debe aprobar la participaciГіn del estudiante
con firma y consentimiento en la forma AdmisiГіn Especial
de Menores. Firma del padre o tutor que certifica que el
estudiante seguirГЎ las normas y reglas del Colegio.
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Cerritos College admitirГЎ a estudiantes de primaria y secundaria
con talento extraordinario a partir del 10Вє grado siempre y cuando
reГєnan los requisitos estipulados a continuaciГіn:
Elegibilidad acadГ©mica
вЂў El estudiante debe tener un promedio de calificaciГіn de 2.5, o
mГЎs alta, en su mГЎs reciente certificado de estudios.
вЂў Para inscribirse en cualquier curso, el estudiante deberГЎ
completar el proceso de evaluaciГіn del colegio y satisfacer
los prerrequisitos y/o co-requisitos estipulados del curso
deseado.
вЂў Los estudiantes que requieran adaptaciones debido a una
discapacidad deberГЎn hacer arreglos a travГ©s de su distrito
escolar K-12, previa consulta con la Oficina de los Servicios
y Programas para estudiantes con discapacidad (DSP&S, por
sus siglas en inglГ©s) en Cerritos College. Por favor llame al
nГєmero telefГіnico (562) 860-2451, ext. 2335, para asistencia.
Restricciones de inscripciГіn
вЂў A los estudiantes de 10Вє grado se les permitirГЎ inscribirse
con un mГЎximo de 4 unidades por semestre; excepciones
serГЎn consideradas y aprobadas por el Decano de AdmisiГіn,
Registro y Asistencia. La admisiГіn a cursos estГЎ sujeta a la
disponibilidad de cupo; tambiГ©n se requiere la aprobaciГіn y
firma del instructor antes de atentar inscribirse.
вЂў Estudiantes no podrГЎn inscribirse en cursos pre-universitarios
(1-99) o cursos de educaciГіn fГsica.
вЂў Etudiantes no podrГЎn inscribirse en cursos universitarios
para compensar una deficiencia de sus cursos primarios o
secundarios.
вЂў Estudiantes que se hayan inscrito previamente y que hayan
dado de baja sus clases y/o no hayan hecho un progreso
satisfactorio serГЎn permitidos a continuar en el Programa
especial de admisiГіn.
вЂў Estudiantes no obtendrГЎn estatus de prioridad de inscripciГіn
y serГЎn responsables por todos los cargos y cuotas aplicables,
con la excepciГіn de la cuota de inscripciГіn del estado por
unidad de los Colegios comunitarios de California.
InscripciГіn de verano de estudiantes del nivel K-12
AdemГЎs de lo anterior mencionado, estudiantes menores de edad
que deseen asistir a cursos de verano deberГЎn de cumplir con las
siguientes condiciones:
вЂў El estudiante deberГЎ demostrar preparaciГіn adecuada en la
materia solicitada.
вЂў Los cursos pre-universitarios de inglГ©s y matemГЎticas podrГЎn
tomarse siempre y cuando el estudiante haya agotado todos
los recursos para inscribirse en los cursos equivalentes en su
escuela actual.
Para asistir a Cerritos College a travГ©s del Programa Puente
Universitario o Programa de AdmisiГіn Especial, siga los siguientes
pasos a continuaciГіn:
1. Complete la Forma de admisiГіn especial de menor (marque
el casillero Puente Universitario o AdmisiГіn Especial) y la
solicitud de admisiГіn de Cerritos College.
2. Escoja la(s) clase(s), tome las pruebas de evaluaciГіn y
ubicaciГіn y complete los pre-requisitos.
3. AdmisiГіn especial de estudiantes del nivel K-10 deberГЎn
obtener la aprobaciГіn del Decano de AdmisiГіn, Registro y
Asistencia antes de inscribirse.
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Se recomienda que estudiantes del Programa Puente Universitario
(11-12) se entrevisten con un consejero acadГ©mico y participen en una
OrientaciГіn Estudiantil de Nuevo Ingreso.
Para mГЎs informaciГіn, comunicarse al (562) 860-2451, ext. 2211.
GASTOS
Se espera que los estudiantes proporcionen todos los libros de texto,
suministros, materiales, equipo y uniformes segГєn sea necesario para la
enseГ±anza. El costo de estos artГculos dependerГЎ del nГєmero o tipos de
las clases que tomen. Los libros de texto, los suministros y los materiales
se venden en la librerГa de la universidad. Las cuotas adicionales que se
indican a continuaciГіn se deben pagar en el momento de la inscripciГіn.
Cuotas del Estudiante
*Las cuotas estГЎn sujetas a los cambios legislativos u otros
autorizados sin previo aviso.
1. Las cuotas de inscripciГіn para los estudiantes de la
universidad comunitaria son $46 por unidad. LAS CUOTAS
ESTГЃN SUJETAS A CAMBIO SIN PREVIO AVISO DEBIDO
A LA LEGISLACIГ“N ESTATAL.
2. A los estudiantes que no son residentes de California o
los estudiantes internacionales, con o sin visa F-1, se les
cobrarГЎ $220 por unidad ($193 por unidad para matricula
de no residente y una cuota de desembolso de capital de
$27) ademГЎs de la cuota de inscripciГіn de $46 por unidad
anteriormente indicada. El personal militar en servicio activo
y sus dependientes estГЎn exentos durante un aГ±o de este cargo
por matrГcula fuera del estado. Los estudiantes no residentes
que fueron admitidos a una clase o clases sin el pago de la
cuota debido a la falsificaciГіn de la informaciГіn presentada
por o para ellos, estarГЎn sujetos a expulsiГіn de la universidad.
3. La cuota mГ©dica por estudiante es de $19 por semestre,
$16 por sesiГіn de verano. Los estudiantes que confГan en la
oraciГіn para la sanaciГіn y pueden entregar a la universidad la
documentaciГіn de su lГder espiritual, estГЎn exentos.
4. La cuota de actividad por estudiante es de $10 por semestre,
$4 por sesiГіn de verano. Esta cuota se cobra automГЎticamente
y se debe pagar al momento de la inscripciГіn, pero se puede
exonerar posteriormente. La informaciГіn sobre cuotas y
exenciones estГЎ disponible en lГnea en los sitios web de
Admisiones y expedientes y de la Oficina de asuntos del
estudiante.
5. Las cuotas de estacionamiento proporcionan seguridad
y mantenimiento para los estacionamientos. El valor del
estacionamiento para el estudiante dentro del campus por
automГіvil es de $40 por semestre ($30 para beneficiarios de
BOGFW) y $25 por sesiГіn de verano. Los ciclomotores y las
motocicletas pueden usar las ГЎreas designadas sin costo. Se
puede comprar un permiso diario de $2 de los dispensadores
ubicados en los estacionamientos del estudiante.
6. Las cuotas de laboratorio/materiales se indican junto a los
cursos en el programa de clases. Tenga en cuenta que la falta
de pago de estas cuotas pueden resultar en su retiro del curso
por falta de pago.
Se requiere que los estudiantes paguen todas las cuotas al momento
de la inscripciГіn. A los estudiantes que agregan sus nombres a las listas
de espera se les cobrarГЎn las cuotas correspondientes por inscripciГіn,
matrГcula y cuotas correspondientes por laboratorio/materiales. Los
estudiantes que no pagan las cuotas y abandonan las clases despuГ©s
de la fecha de reembolso continГєan siendo responsables de todas las
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cuotas. La ExenciГіn de cuotas de la Junta de gobernadores (BOGFW,
por sus siglas en inglГ©s) exonera al estudiante de las cuotas
de inscripciГіn de cursos; sin embargo, todas las otras cuotas,
incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a la cuota mГ©dica, cuota de actividad
del estudiante y todas las cuotas de laboratorio/materiales vencen
y son pagaderas al momento de la inscripciГіn. Los pagos por
estacionamiento, actividad del estudiante y las cuotas mГ©dicas para el
estudiante pueden estar sujetos a consideraciones adicionales.
La cuota de estacionamiento se requiere para estacionar un vehГculo
en el campus. La cuota de actividades del estudiante estГЎ sujeta a la
exenciГіn del estudiante. La informaciГіn estГЎ disponible en la Oficina de
actividades del estudiante que se encuentra en el Centro estudiantil. El
formulario de solicitud de exenciГіn estГЎ disponible en lГnea en el sitio
web de formularios de Admisiones y expedientes. El dinero recaudado
a travГ©s de esta cuota lo puede usar ASCC para apoyar u oponerse a
medidas polГticas. La cuota mГ©dica del estudiante se puede exonerar
con documentaciГіn del lГder espiritual del estudiante que indique que el
estudiante confГa en la oraciГіn para la sanaciГіn.
Cuotas Requeridas de InstrucciГіn y de Otros Materiales
Se puede pedir a los estudiantes que adquieran materiales de
instrucciГіn y otros materiales para un curso con crГ©ditos o sin crГ©ditos.
Tales materiales deberГЎn ser de valor continuo para el estudiante fuera
del salГіn de clases y no deben estar sola ni exclusivamente disponibles
del Distrito. Estas cuotas no estГЎn cubiertas por la ExenciГіn de
subsidios de la Junta de gobernadores (BOGG). (TГtulo 5 Cal.
CГіdigo Admin. Sec. 59400)
Cualquier pregunta con relaciГіn a la interpretaciГіn de esta
regulaciГіn debe ser por escrito y dirigirse al Vicepresidente de asuntos
acadГ©micos de la universidad.
PolГticas y Procedimientos de Reembolso
Es responsabilidad del estudiante solicitar un reembolso. Un
estudiante es elegible para un reembolso despuГ©s de dejar las clases
oficialmente. Para ser elegibles para un reembolso, las clases se deben
abandonar en el plazo adecuado para la sesiГіn. Los plazos indicados no
se ajustan debido a la inscripciГіn tardГa.
Un estudiante es elegible para un reembolso si: a) las clases se
abandonan dentro del plazo requerido; b) el cambio del programa es
resultado de una acciГіn tomada por la universidad para cancelar o
reprogramar una clase; c) el estudiante abandona la clase debido a que
no cumpliГі con un prerrequisito o correquisito y/o d) el estudiante es un
miembro activo o de reserva de las fuerzas armadas de E.E. U.U. que se
retira debido a Гіrdenes militares.
Los estudiantes elegibles pueden presentar una peticiГіn con el
distrito solicitando el reembolso de sus cuotas de inscripciГіn. No se
procesarГЎ un reembolso si se otorgГі un crГ©dito acadГ©mico por la clase.
Los reembolsos no se procesan automГЎticamente.
Para solicitar un reembolso, el estudiante debe venir a la Oficina
de admisiones y expedientes y presentar un formulario de solicitud
de reembolso. El formulario de solicitud de reembolso tambiГ©n estГЎ
disponible en lГnea y se puede enviar a la Oficina de admisiones
y expedientes. Los reembolsos aprobados se enviarГЎn por correo
aproximadamente en cuatro a seis semanas. AsegГєrese de que su
direcciГіn de correo actual estГЎ en el expediente de la universidad.
Un cheque es la Гєnica forma de pago que Cerritos College utiliza
para el reembolso de fondos. Si el pago se hace con una tarjeta de crГ©dito
para cualquier transacciГіn de registro, y usted abandona una o todas las
clases dentro del perГodo requerido de reembolso, NO acreditaremos la
cuenta de su tarjeta. Todos los cheques de reembolso se hacen a nombre
del estudiante.
Los reembolsos se hacen de conformidad con el TГtulo 5, SecciГіn
58501 o 58501.1.
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CrГ©ditos
Las cuotas de inscripciГіn, de matrГcula de no residente y de
desembolso de capital se acreditarГЎn si el abandono oficial ocurriГі
dentro del plazo adecuado* para la sesiГіn o semestre. Esto es de acuerdo
con la RegulaciГіn de reembolso de cuota de inscripciГіn, TГtulo 5, 58508.
No hay excepciones.
Las cuotas mГ©dicas del estudiante, actividad del estudiante1
y estacionamiento2 se acreditarГЎn solo si todas las clases dentro del
semestre se abandonaron oficialmente dentro del plazo adecuado* para
el semestre. No hay excepciones.
* Los plazos para el crГ©dito de cuotas se definen como las primeras
dos semanas para las clases de semestre completo o el 10% del nГєmero de
reuniones de clase para las clases a corto plazo.
1
La calcomanГa de actividad del estudiante para el semestre se debe
entregar al momento de la solicitud de reembolso. No se entregarГЎ ningГєn
reembolso si la calcomanГa estГЎ marcada o usada.
2
El permiso de estacionamiento para el semestre se tiene que entregar
al momento de la solicitud de rembolso.
Reembolsos
Se debe completar un formulario de solicitud de reembolso para
recibir fondos de crГ©dito en la cuenta. El formulario de solicitud de
reembolso estГЎ disponible en lГnea en la pГЎgina web de Admisiones bajo
FORMS o en la oficina de Admisiones y expedientes.
LГmite de un aГ±o para reembolsos: las clases se deben haber
abandonado antes de solicitar un reembolso. Los estudiantes que
buscan un reembolso deben cumplir con los requisitos anteriormente
mencionados para ser elegibles. Los estudiantes deben haber dejado
las clases y cumplir con los plazos adecuados antes de solicitar un
reembolso. Si se cumple con estas condiciones, los estudiantes tienen un
aГ±o a partir del inicio del semestre para el que se pagaron cuotas para
solicitar su reembolso. DespuГ©s de ese lГmite de un aГ±o, los estudiantes
ya no serГЎn elegibles.
PolГtica de Cheques Rechazados
No se aceptan cheques personales para el pago de la matrГcula, cuotas
y otros costos. Si se acepta un cheque para otro propГіsito, se realizarГЎ un
cargo de $25 sobre los cheques de pago rechazados o detenidos. Todas
las tarifas estГЎn sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso de acuerdo con las
decisiones que adopta el Consejo de AdministraciГіn. Conforme a la ley
estatal, incluyendo el CГіdigo Civil 1719 de California, cualquier persona
que emite un cheque que se rechace por falta de fondos es civilmente
responsable y conforme a la ley es responsable de pagar por lo menos
$100 o tres veces el valor del cheque mГЎs los costos adicionales.
Falta de Pago de las Obligaciones Financieras de la Universidad
La falta de pago de una obligaciГіn financiera resultarГЎ en una
retenciГіn administrativa de calificaciones, expedientes acadГ©micos,
diplomas o privilegios de inscripciГіn o cualquier combinaciГіn de estos.
El artГculo o artГculos que se retengan se liberarГЎn cuando se cumpla con
la obligaciГіn financiera. (CГіdigo de regulaciones de California, TГtulo 5,
SecciГіn 59410)
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PROGRAMAS DE APOYO Y Г‰XITO
DEL ESTUDIANTE (Student Success
and Support Programs, 3SP),
anteriormente MatriculaciГіn
Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes
(a) Se debe requerir a los estudiantes que:
(1)Identifiquen una meta educativa y profesional.
(2)Participen diligentemente en las actividades del curso y
completen los trabajos asignados.
(3)Completen los cursos y mantengan el progreso hacia un
objetivo educativo y concluyan un curso de estudio.
(b) Los estudiantes de primer ingreso no exentosen un plazo de
tiempo razonable, deberГЎn:
(1)Identificar un curso de estudio.
(2)Realizar una evaluaciГіn para determinar la colocaciГіn en el
curso apropiado.
(3)Completar una actividad de orientaciГіn que establece la
universidad.
(4)Participar en la consultorГa, asesorГa u otro servicio de
planificaciГіn de la educaciГіn para desarrollar, como mГnimo,
un plan educativo abreviado.
(c) A los efectos de esta secciГіn, un estudiante de primer ingreso es un
estudiante que se inscribe en la universidad por primera vez, salvo
los estudiantes que se transfieren de otra instituciГіn de educaciГіn
superior. Para los propГіsitos de esta secciГіn, la inscripciГіn por
primera vez no incluye la inscripciГіn simultГЎnea cuando todavГa se
asiste a la escuela secundaria. En la medida en que una universidad
tenga la capacidad de exigir y proporcionar los servicios indicados
en (b)(1) a (4) a otros estudiantes, nada de lo incluido en esta
secciГіn impedirГЎ a la universidad hacerlo.
(d) Los estudiantes no exentos que hayan cumplido con los servicios
identificados en (b)(1) a (4) estarГЎn obligados a terminar un plan de
formaciГіn integral despuГ©s de completar 15 unidades semestrales
de los cursos con crГ©ditos aplicables al grado acadГ©mico o antes
de finalizar el tercer semestre, o bien en un perГodo mГЎs corto si lo
requiere una polГtica del programa o del distrito.
(e) El incumplimiento de realizar los servicios requeridos que se
enumeran en (b) puede resultar en una retenciГіn del registro del
estudiante o la pГ©rdida de la prioridad de inscripciГіn hasta que los
servicios se hayan completado.
Responsabilidades Institucionales
(a) La universidad tomarГЎ las medidas necesarias para garantizar que
la informaciГіn sobre las polГticas de matriculaciГіn sea accesible
y estГЎ disponible para todos los estudiantes, durante o antes de
la inscripciГіn (por ejemplo, durante la orientaciГіn) y se incluye
en los programas de clase, catГЎlogos u otras comunicaciones
apropiadas que describen los derechos y las responsabilidades de
los estudiantes.
(b) Una vez que el estudiante ha identificado un curso de estudio y
completГі 15 unidades semestrales de trabajo del curso aplicables
al grado acadГ©mico, la universidad debe proporcionarle la
oportunidad de desarrollar un plan educativo integral en un plazo
razonable. Las responsabilidades estudiantiles tambiГ©n deberГЎn
determinarse en el plan de educaciГіn del estudiante.
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(c) La polГtica de la universidad establece que un estudiante no
exento tendrГЎ una retenciГіn de la matrГcula si no cumple con
las responsabilidades establecidas en la secciГіn вЂњDerechos y
responsabilidades de los estudiantesвЂќ.
(d) La universidad harГЎ esfuerzos razonables para evitar la duplicaciГіn
de la orientaciГіn, evaluaciГіn, consultorГa, asesorГa u otros servicios
de planificaciГіn de la educaciГіn y el desarrollo de los planes
educativos financiados a travГ©s de este subcapГtulo o por medio de
otros programas.
(e) Se pretende que el ГЎrea de servicios estudiantiles y de enseГ±anza
de la universidad utilice diferentes fuentes de datos sobre los
esfuerzos de planificaciГіn de la educaciГіn de los estudiantes y
cursos identificados de estudio para coordinar la programaciГіn de
los cursos.
Prioridad de la Cita de InscripciГіn
incluye la orientaciГіn, evaluaciГіn, consultorГa, planes
educativos, grupos de nivel, perГodo de prueba
El propГіsito de establecer prioridades de inscripciГіn es apoyar a
los estudiantes que se esfuerzan por alcanzar sus metas educativas en
Cerritos College, proporcionando prioridad de inscripciГіn a grupos de
estudiantes (que se enumeran en este documento) con necesidades
especiales o que estГЎn en condiciГіn de estudiantes de reingreso,
siempre y cuando el progreso sea satisfactorio.
Criterios y Condiciones Para la Prioridad de InscripciГіn
A.Prioridad
(1)Los nuevos estudiantes que no se encuentran exentos de otra
manera, entre ellos los que son parte de grupos con prioridad
de inscripciГіn que establece el estado, deben completar la
evaluaciГіn, orientaciГіn y consultorГa con por lo menos un
plan educativo abreviado (A-SEP), a fin de recibir prioridad de
inscripciГіn.
(2)La primera vez, a partir de la inscripciГіn en el otoГ±o de 2014,
los estudiantes que han identificado un curso de estudio, se han
evaluado para determinar la colocaciГіn apropiada de cursos,
completaron un programa de orientaciГіn que proporciona
la universidad y han participado en la consultorГa, asesorГa u
otro servicio de planificaciГіn de la educaciГіn que incluye, al
menos, un plan educativo abreviado (A-SEP), estГЎn obligados
a completar un plan educativo integral (C-SEP) despuГ©s de
completar 15 unidades semestrales de los cursos con crГ©ditos
aplicables al grado acadГ©mico o antes de finalizar el tercer
(3.er) semestre de inscripciГіn, segГєn lo permitan los recursos.
(3)Los estudiantes de reingreso, incluidos los de algГєn grupo
con prioridad de inscripciГіn que establece el estado, salvo
los jГіvenes de crianza actual y anterior que son elegibles,
estГЎn sujetos a la pГ©rdida de la prioridad de inscripciГіn para
los que ordinariamente serГan elegibles si estГЎn en cualquier
combinaciГіn de progreso o probatoria acadГ©mica para dos
semestres consecutivos.
(4)Los estudiantes de reingreso, incluidos los de algГєn grupo
con prioridad de inscripciГіn que establece el estado, salvo
los jГіvenes de crianza actual y anterior que son elegibles,
estГЎn sujetos a la pГ©rdida de la prioridad de inscripciГіn para
la que ordinariamente serГan elegibles si han obtenido 100
destrezas no bГЎsicas aplicables al grado acadГ©mico y que no
son unidades del programa ESL. Las unidades para asignaturas
y programas principales podrГЎn ignorarse en la medida en que
superen el nГєmero de unidades requeridas para asignaturas
y programas que no son principales. Las unidades de crГ©dito
por examen, colocaciГіn avanzada, Bachillerato Internacional u
otros programas similares tambiГ©n pueden estar exentos.
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B. Sin perjuicio de lo anterior, las citas de matrГcula de los estudiantes
de reingreso se establecerГЎn con base en las unidades o el promedio
de calificaciones acumuladas en Cerritos College.
C. Los estudiantes que estГЎn sujetos a la exclusiГіn de prioridad de
inscripciГіn tendrГЎn un indicador de servicio negativo, que aparece
como una retenciГіn en el Centro estudiantil en MyCerritos, colocado
en su cuenta de la matrГcula. El efecto serГЎ colocar el acceso del
estudiante a matricularse al final del ciclo de inscripciГіn en el
perГodo conocido como InscripciГіn Abierta.
D. Los estudiantes excluidos de la prioridad de inscripciГіn deben
recibir notificaciГіn de las opciones que tienen o quГ© se les aconseja
ejercer. Vea tambiГ©n la secciГіn de este procedimiento titulada
Apelaciones y Excepciones.
Criterios adicionales para la prioridad de inscripciГіn de
determinados estudiantes
A. Los estudiantes que de otra manera se especifican en el estatuto.
B. Los estudiantes cuyo programa educativo requiere tiempo fuera del
campus o bloques de tiempo asociados con las clases programadas
para actividades tales como prГЎctica, reuniones, asesoramiento y
tiempo fuera de la escuela, lo que limita la elecciГіn de los perГodos
de clase.
Grupos de Estudiantes con Prioridades:
Nivel 1: las citas de matrГcula para los estudiantes en los grupos del
Nivel 1 se programarГЎn en todo el nivel con base en las unidades que han
obtenido y el promedio de calificaciones acumuladas de conformidad
con la normativa aplicable.
Personal de las Fuerzas Armadas y veteranos recientes: los
estudiantes que son miembros o ex miembros de las Fuerzas
Armadas de los Estados Unidos, que son residentes de California,
por cualquier plazo acadГ©mico, dentro de los cuatro aГ±os siguientes
al cese del servicio activo. (ArtГculo 66025.8 del CГіdigo de
EducaciГіn)
JГіvenes de crianza: los estudiantes que se consideran formalmente
como jГіvenes de crianza actualmente o en el pasado, que son
elegibles hasta los 24 aГ±os de edad inclusive. (ArtГculo 66025.9 del
CГіdigo de EducaciГіn)
EOPS: estudiantes matriculados formalmente en los Programas
y Servicios de Oportunidad Ampliada (Extended Opportunity
Programs and Services, EOPS). (ArtГculo 66025.91 del CГіdigo de
EducaciГіn)
DSPS: estudiantes que por sus discapacidades especГficas estГЎn
inscritos en Programas y Servicios de Estudiantes Discapacitados
(Disabled Students Programs and Services, DSPS) (ArtГculo
66025.91 del CГіdigo de EducaciГіn)
CalWORKs: estudiantes inscritos formalmente en el Programa
CalWORKs. (ArtГculo 66025.92 del CГіdigo de EducaciГіn)
Nivel 2: las citas de matrГcula para los estudiantes en los grupos del
Nivel 2 se programarГЎn en todo el nivel con base en las unidades que han
obtenido y el promedio de calificaciones acumuladas, de conformidad
con la normativa aplicable.
Estudiantes del Programa de Excelencia AcadГ©mica (ScholarsвЂ™
Honors Students): los estudiantes que han sido admitidos
oficialmente en el Programa de Excelencia AcadГ©mica cada
semestre y en la actualidad se matriculan en los cursos o contratos
del Programa de Excelencia AcadГ©mica (ScholarsвЂ™ Honors Program).
Estudiantes Atletas: los estudiantes que se identifican como
elegibles para participar en deportes intercolegiales.
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Estudiantes con Requisitos de InscripciГіn Obligatoria: los
estudiantes en cumplimiento de los requisitos del programa que
deben mantener la condiciГіn de tiempo completo con los requisitos
de tiempo de finalizaciГіn para permanecer en los programas
universitarios de Cerritos que estГЎn en programas financiados con
donaciones con necesidades prioritarias de inscripciГіn.
Estudiantes matriculados: estudiantes que, antes de su primer
semestre de inscripciГіn, completaron los componentes de admisiГіn,
orientaciГіn, evaluaciГіn y consideraciГіn de matriculaciГіn.
Grupos de prueba, financiamiento u otros grupos especiales
para el Г©xito estudiantil: los estudiantes en grupos identificados
por medidas mejoradas o aceleradas para el Г©xito estudiantil donde
se emplean las pruebas, financiamiento y otras medidas especiales
a corto plazo.
Nivel 3: las citas de matrГcula para los estudiantes en los grupos del Nivel
3 se programarГЎn en el orden en que los grupos aparecen en la lista y con
base en las unidades que han obtenido y el promedio de calificaciones
acumuladas, de conformidad con la normativa aplicable.
Estudiantes de reingreso: estudiantes que se inscribieron en el
aГ±o acadГ©mico anterior o en el curso de verano. Los estudiantes
que no asistan al curso de verano no perderГЎn la continuidad de
la condiciГіn de estudiante de reingreso. La definiciГіn incluye a
los estudiantes que no tienen crГ©ditos, quienes se matriculan en
condiciГіn de estudiante con crГ©dito.
Estudiantes que se reinscriben: los estudiantes que han
completado al menos una unidad de crГ©dito en Cerritos College
y regresan despuГ©s de un perГodo de no mГЎs de un semestre sin
contar el curso de verano.
Nivel 4: las citas de matrГcula para los estudiantes en los grupos del Nivel
4 se programarГЎn en el orden en que los grupos aparecen en la lista y con
base en las unidades que han obtenido y el promedio de calificaciones
acumuladas con esos grupos, de conformidad con la normativa aplicable.
College Bridge Students: estudiantes de penГєltimo y Гєltimo aГ±o
de la escuela secundaria, segГєn lo previsto y limitado en la PolГtica
del Consejo 5010 titulada Admisiones e inscripciГіn simultГЎnea
y el Procedimiento Administrativo 5011 titulado AdmisiГіn e
inscripciГіn simultГЎnea de la escuela secundaria y otros jГіvenes
estudiantes.
Estudiantes de admisiГіn especial (grado K-10): estudiantes
de primaria y secundaria de la escuela secundaria hasta 10o
grado, segГєn lo previsto y limitado en la PolГtica del Consejo 5010
titulada Admisiones e inscripciГіn simultГЎnea y el Procedimiento
Administrativo 5011 titulado AdmisiГіn e inscripciГіn simultГЎnea de
la escuela secundaria y otros jГіvenes estudiantes.
Limitaciones de InscripciГіn
La inscripciГіn en los cursos y programas se puede limitar a los
estudiantes que cumplen los requisitos previos y los requisitos conjuntos
establecidos. (Consulte la PolГtica del Consejo y el Procedimiento
Administrativo 4260 titulado Requisitos previos y requisitos conjuntos)
Limitaciones de inscripciГіn adicionales (incluyen, entre otros):
A. consideraciones de salud y seguridad;
B. carga de trabajo de los profesores;
C. disponibilidad de instructores calificados;
D. limitaciones de financiamiento;
E. planificaciГіn regional;
F. requisitos legales;
G. limitaciones de instalaciones, y
H. requisitos de acreditaciГіn, reglamentaciГіn y polГtica.
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Prioridades cuando la inscripciГіn debe limitarse
A. Por orden de llegada u otras tГ©cnicas de selecciГіn no
evaluativas, siempre que se hayan cumplido todos los
requisitos previos o los requisitos del curso.
B. En el caso de las competencias intercolegiales, cursos de nivel
avanzado o cursos de representaciГіn pГєblica, se asignan los
lugares disponibles a aquellos estudiantes que se consideren
mГЎs calificados.
C. Limitar la inscripciГіn a cualquier procedimiento de selecciГіn
que los estatutos autoricen expresamente.
D. Limitar la inscripciГіn en una o mГЎs secciones para los
estudiantes inscritos en uno o mГЎs cursos, siempre que un
porcentaje razonable de todas las secciones del curso no
tengan tales restricciones.
Examen de evaluaciГіn
El centro de examen de evaluaciГіn estГЎ localizado en AdministraciГіn
al costado del Centro de carreras y servicios.
вЂњExamen de evaluaciГіnвЂќ es el proceso de reunir informaciГіn
individual del estudiante para facilitar su Г©xito. En Cerritos College, la
evaluaciГіn incluye, pero no se limita a, la recopilaciГіn de informaciГіn
pertinente a las habilidades de estudio del estudiante, competencia
en el leguaje de inglГ©s, destrezas de computaciГіn, revisiГіn de planes
de estudios preparatorios o universitarios, pruebas de certificados de
estudios o grado de asociados de educaciГіn superior de instituciones
acreditadas, destrezas de aprendizaje, rendimiento acadГ©mico, y la
urgencia de servicios especiales. AdemГЎs, el asesoramiento de carreras
le da la oportunidad de explorar y aspirar a carreras, goles, intereses y
fomentar valores.
Condiciones adicionales pueden ser aplicables al orden de
inscripciГіn
Secciones de los cursos financiados por distribuciГіn que no es
del estado como la educaciГіn por contrato para los empleados de
una compaГ±Гa, los programas financiados con donaciones, y ciertas
secciones de paga (segГєn lo permite la ley).
ВїNecesito tomar un examen de evaluaciГіn?
Los estudiantes nuevos para el colegio deben completar la evaluaciГіn. Los estudiantes que planean inscribirse en clases de matemГЎticas, inglГ©s, Гі lectura Гі que planean obtener un tГtulo A.A. deben
completar el examen de evaluaciГіn antes de inscribirse. Para tomar el
examen deberГЎ presentar su nГєmero de estudiante y una identificaciГіn
con fotografГa. Todos los exГЎmenes son computarizados.
Apelaciones y Exenciones
La intenciГіn de estos procedimientos es apoyar y promover el
Г©xito del estudiante, incluyendo la finalizaciГіn del programa, a travГ©s
del acceso a los cursos necesarios. Las peticiones de apelaciГіn o para
la exenciГіn de la aplicaciГіn de estos procedimientos estГЎn sujetas a
consideraciГіn del ComitГ© de Expedientes y Normas AcadГ©micas, o a
quien este designe.
A. Los estudiantes pueden apelar la pГ©rdida de la prioridad de
inscripciГіn debido a circunstancias atenuantes o cuando
un estudiante con una discapacidad presenta su solicitud
pero no recibiГі ajustes razonables en el momento oportuno.
Las circunstancias atenuantes son casos de accidentes,
enfermedades u otras circunstancias comprobadas fuera del
control del estudiante.
B. Los estudiantes que han demostrado mejoras acadГ©micas
significativas pueden apelar la pГ©rdida de la condiciГіn de
prioridad de inscripciГіn. Mejora acadГ©mica significativa
se define como el logro de no menos que el promedio de
calificaciones acumuladas mГnimo y el estГЎndar de progreso
dentro de un perГodo. El nivel acadГ©mico mГnimo es de un
promedio de calificaciones acumuladas de 2.0, una vez que el
estudiante ha intentado obtener 12 unidades de semestre; la
norma de progreso mГnimo es mayor que el 50% de todas las
unidades inscritas distintas de вЂњWвЂќ, вЂњIвЂќ, вЂњNPвЂќ o вЂњNCвЂќ, una vez
que el estudiante se ha matriculado en un total de al menos 12
unidades de semestre.
C. Los estudiantes pueden solicitar que les restituyan la prioridad
de inscripciГіn si se cometiГі un error institucional.
AdmisiГіn
Complete la solicitud de admisiГіn y somГ©tala a la Oficina de
AdmisiГіn y Registro de Cerritos College, localizada en el edificio de
AdministraciГіn o en lГnea: www.cerritos.edu. Puede someter en lГnea
la solicitud a travГ©s del sitio web www.cerritos.edu seleccionando
la opciГіn para aplicar en lГnea (вЂњApply OnlineвЂќ). Certificados de
estudios de otras instituciones tendrГЎn que comprobar la elegibilidad
de prerrequisitos ya que es estrictamente verificado a la hora de
inscribirse.
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Excepciones a la Prueba de EvaluaciГіn
Los estudiantes que ya poseen un grado tГ©cnico en humanidades
(Associate of Arts) o superior en una universidad acreditada de
la regiГіn no estГЎn obligados a realizar las pruebas de evaluaciГіn/
colocaciГіn pero serГЎ necesario que comprueben el grado acadГ©mico
mediante la presentaciГіn de documentos oficiales ante la Oficina
de Admisiones y Registros, por lo menos 10 dГas hГЎbiles antes de la
inscripciГіn.
Excepciones para la Prueba de EvaluaciГіn:
InglГ©s вЂ“ Es posible que los estudiantes que han completado cursos de
inglГ©s en otra universidad no tengan que tomar la evaluaciГіn de inglГ©s.
Presente evidencia (certificados oficiales o no oficiales) y un formulario
de Solicitud de compensaciГіn de requisito ante un consejero o la Oficina
de Admisiones y Registros antes de la inscripciГіn.
MatemГЎtica вЂ“ Si completГі un aГ±o de ГЃlgebra 1 o superior con
calificaciones вЂњBвЂќ o mГЎs altas en la escuela secundaria, es posible que
no tenga que tomar la evaluaciГіn de matemГЎtica. TambiГ©n es posible
que los estudiantes que han completado los cursos de matemГЎtica en
otra universidad no necesiten tomar la evaluaciГіn de matemГЎticas.
Presente evidencia (certificados oficiales o no oficiales) y un formulario
de Solicitud de exensiГіn de requisito ante un consejero o la Oficina de
Admisiones y Registros antes de la inscripciГіn. Se recomienda que estos
cursos de MatemГЎtica se completen en los Гєltimos tres aГ±os.
Cursos avanzados de ubicaciГіn: A los estudiantes que hayan
participado en los cursos avanzados de ubicaciГіn en sus respectivas
preparatorias con resultados de 3, 4, o 5 en el examen avanzado de
ubicaciГіn del consejo universitario, se les otorgarГЎn unidades aplicables
para el diploma de grado de asociado.
ExГЎmenes de colocaciГіn avanzada вЂ“ Los estudiantes que
participan en cursos de colocaciГіn avanzada (AP, por sus siglas en
inglГ©s) en sus escuelas secundarias y obtienen calificaciones positivas
en los exГЎmenes AP pueden obtener crГ©ditos universitarios para
los cursos cuando vienen a Cerritos College. Para obtener mГЎs
informaciГіn, consulte a un consejero.
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QuГmica: Favor de leer la secciГіn de prerrequisitos y recomendaciones
listados en cada clase de quГmica. AsegГєrese que los prerrequisitos sean
obtenidos antes de inscribirse en un curso.
Tenga en cuenta: Las excepciones mencionadas son opciones de la
evaluaciГіn para determiner eligibilidad para tomar ciertos cursos. Para
cumplir con los requisitos de lectura, matemГЎticas, y dominio de el idioma
ingles, necesarios para calificar para el tГtulo A.A. (Associate in Arts degree), revise su catГЎlogo o pregunte a un consejero.
Adaptacion para inglГ©s como segundo idioma
Estudiantes que planean tomar cursos de ESL (InglГ©s como Segundo
Idioma) necesitan tomar el examen ESL ACCUPLACER. Los estudiantes
pueden tomar el examen durante tiempos de prueba regulares.
ВїPuedo volver a tomar un examen?
Los estudiantes pueden repetir cualquier examen de evaluaciГіn una
vez DESPUГ‰S de un period de espera de 18 semanas de la fecha original
de el examen.
Calendario de evaluaciГіnes
Copias de el calendario de los examines estГЎn disponibles en la
pГЎgina web de Cerritos College Career Services (www.cerritos.edu/
assessmentcenter), o en la Oficina de Admisiones y Registro, ConsejerГa,
y el Centro de Servicios de Carrera, o llame al (562) 860-2451, ext. 2355,
para fechas y horarios. Hay citas disponibles durante la temporada alta
de evaluaciones de Julio-Agosto.
Asistencia para individuos con discapacidades
Cualquier estudiante con discapacidades auntГ©nticas puede buscar
asistencia alternativa para la administraciГіn de exГЎmenes de ubicaciГіn
en las ГЎreas de inglГ©s, lectura, matemГЎticas y ESL. Antes de pedir
cualquier acomode, una solicitud de ingreso a Cerritos College deberГЎ
estar vigente. Reservaciones por adelantado podrГЎn ser hechas a
travГ©s del Programa y servicios para estudiantes con discapacidades,
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2333. MГ©todos alternativos de administraciГіn de
exГЎmenes incluirГЎn tiempo ilimitado, letras amplificadas, lupas o la
ayuda de un lector o un escribidor.
OrientaciГіn
La orientaciГіn-asesorГa es necesaria para estudiantes de primer
ingreso, nuevos en la universidad. A los estudiantes de transferencia
tambiГ©n se les recomienda mucho pero no se les exige completar la
orientaciГіn. Una retenciГіn de orientaciГіn-asesorГa (ORI) aparecerГЎ
en la cuenta de MyCerritos para todos los nuevos en la universidad.
No se permitirГЎ la inscripciГіn en clases hasta que se haya cumplido con
el requisito de orientaciГіn. Exenciones: los estudiantes transferidos
y readmitidos y algunas categorГas adicionales de estudiantes.
ComunГquese con la Oficina de asesorГa para obtener mГЎs informaciГіn
sobre excepciones y exenciones.
Opciones para orientaciones de nuevos estudiantes:
En lГnea: ВЎEmpiece, detГ©ngase y vuelva a empezar en cualquier momento!
Vaya a www.cerritos.edu, ingrese en MyCerritos, y seleccione Orientation
Plus.
En el campus: Se ofrece orientaciГіn en el dГa y la noche antes de
empezar cada tГ©rmino. Llame a la Oficina de asesorГa al (562) 860-2451,
extensiГіn 2231 o vaya en lГnea a www.cerritos.edu/counseling para
obtener mГЎs informaciГіn.
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AsesorГa
Durante el semestre, se recomienda mucho a los estudiantes que
discutan sus metas educativas y que desarrollen un plan de educaciГіn
con un asesor. Los asesores estГЎn disponibles con cita o sin previa
cita antes de la inscripciГіn. TambiГ©n se ofrecen talleres para grupos
pequeГ±os. Durante la inscripciГіn, los asesores estГЎn disponibles de
forma limitada.
A los estudiantes que estГЎn en perГodo de probatoria de progreso
o acadГ©mica se les limitarГЎ la cantidad de unidades que pueden tomar
cada semestre con base en su porcentaje de cursos completados y su
promedio de calificaciones (GPA, por sus siglas en inglГ©s). TambiГ©n
corren el riesgo de perder su prioridad de inscripciГіn si permanecen
en perГodo de probatoria durante dos semestres consecutivos. Los
estudiantes que no han declarado una meta educativa y los estudiantes
que estГЎn inscritos en cursos de habilidades bГЎsicas previos a la
universidad, asГ como los estudiantes de reingreso y de transferencia,
se les recomienda mucho que desarrollen un plan educativo con un
asesor. Los asesores estГЎn disponibles en lГnea en www.cerritos.edu/
counseling. Los estudiantes pueden programar una cita llamando a la
Oficina de asesorГa al (562) 860-2451, extensiГіn 2231.
Seguimiento
El centro de consejerГa y asesoramiento y la facultad docente
proporciona un nГєmero de servicios de seguimiento a los estudiantes
matriculados. Esos servicios estГЎn diseГ±ados para proveer informaciГіn
pertinente al progreso acadГ©mico del estudiante. Los servicios especiales
son proporcionados a los estudiantes que estГ©n en un periodo de prueba
acadГ©mica y de progreso, a estudiantes en cursos bГЎsicos, y a estudiantes
que estГ©n indecisos acerca de sus planes educativos. Se remitirГЎn a
estudiantes a servicios fuera o dentro del campus segГєn sean apropiados.
ВїQuГ© son prerrequisitos, co-requisitos y recomendaciones?
Es determinaciГіn de Cerritos College guiar a los estudiantes
en los cursos en los cuales ellos tendrГЎn la mayor probabilidad de
un Г©xito acadГ©mico. Por lo tanto los estudiantes se encontrarГЎn con
cursos que tengan prerrequisitos, co-requisitos y/o recomendaciones.
Lo anterior describe una necesidad especГfica de conocimiento y/o
destreza que debe de ser aprendida antes que el estudiante intente
con Г©xito continuar al siguiente nivel del curso. Por ejemplo, InglГ©s 52
deberГЎ tomarse antes que InglГ©s 100. Este es el ejemplo de un curso
que debe tomarse en secuencia. Se les exhorta a los estudiantes a que
consulten las descripciones de los cursos en el catГЎlogo del colegio para
identificar los prerrequisitos de un curso.
Los estudiantes actualmente matriculados en un curso con
prerrequisitos en Cerritos College serГЎn permitidos inscribirse en el
siguiente curso en secuencia. Por ejemplo, los estudiantes inscritos en
InglГ©s 52 durante el semestre de otoГ±o podrГЎn inscribirse en InglГ©s
100 para el semestre de primavera. Sin embargo es la responsabilidad
del estudiante asegurarse que ha pasado el curso de prerrequisito. Si
recibe una calificaciГіn insatisfactoria, el estudiante serГЎ dado de baja
durante el curso del semestre.
Los prerrequisitos verificados electrГіnicamente impedirГЎn al
estudiante inscribirse en una clase que tenga prerrequisitos y que
no hayan sido satisfactoriamente terminados. Los prerrequisitos
son verificados al momento de inscribirse (ya sea por medio
automГЎtico o cuando el instructor agrega a un estudiante).
Los prerrequisitos no son verificados cuando el estudiante lo
selecciona del menГє para agregarlos a la вЂњcanasta de compra
virtualвЂќ.
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Para evitar ser denegada la inscripciГіn, los estudiantes deben de
completar los exГЎmenes de ubicaciГіn de Cerritos College y someter
los certificados de estudios si los prerrequisitos de los cursos son
completados en otra instituciГіn. Los certificados de estudios son
aceptados en la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro, o baje la forma
de la siguiente pГЎgina electrГіnica cms.cerritos.edu/admissions-andrecords/online-forms.
Definiciones para los requisitos previos, requisitos conjuntos y
recomendaciones para la preparaciГіn de cursos:
Un вЂњprerrequisitoвЂќ es cualquier requisito que deberГЎ cumplirse antes
que un estudiante pueda inscribirse en un curso. En otras palabras,
un вЂњprerrequisitoвЂќ significa un curso que a un estudiante se le requiera
completar para probar que estГЎ listo para inscribirse en un curso o
programa educativo.
Un вЂњco-requisitoвЂќ significa un curso que a un estudiante se le requiera
tomar conjuntamente con otro curso. Por ejemplo, si un estudiante se
inscribe en Farmacia 60, deberГЎ tomar Farmacia 60L en conjunto.
Cuando se hace una вЂњrecomendaciГіnвЂќ para prepararse para un
curso es una sugerencia altamente recomendada para antes o durante
el trayecto de un curso o un programa educativo pero no es requisito.
Una вЂњnota mГnimaвЂќ es una calificaciГіn mГnima de una вЂњCвЂќ o вЂњPвЂќ. No se
otorgarГЎ crГ©ditos para calificaciones deficientes (вЂњDвЂќ, вЂњFвЂќ, вЂњFWвЂќ, вЂќNPвЂќ).
Una вЂњnota satisfactoriaвЂќ significa que, para el curso en cuestiГіn, en el
historial acadГ©mico del estudiante se ha anotado con un sГmbolo de вЂњAвЂќ,
вЂњBвЂќ, вЂњCвЂќ, o вЂњPвЂќ.
ImpugnaciГіn de los requisitos previos
Un prerrequisito podrГЎ ser desafiado por estudiantes que hayan
presentado razones vГЎlidas. Es la responsabilidad del estudiante de
proveer informaciГіn que apoye su peticiГіn. El prerrequisito a desafiar
debe de ser solicitado y resuelto antes que el estudiante se inscriba en
el curso. La forma para disputar un prerrequisito puede obtenerse
en la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro, en el centro de consejerГa y
asesoramiento acadГ©mico, o bajarla de la pГЎgina electrГіnica cms.
cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records/online-forms.
Procedimiento para presentar impugnaciГіn de los requisitos
previos:
1. Complete la forma para disputar un prerrequisito.
2. Seleccione una de las cuatro opciones listadas en la forma:
A. SerГ© objeto de demora excesiva en la consecuciГіn de
mi meta educativa porque el requisito no se ha hecho
razonablemente disponible (debe declarar la meta
educativa y ГЎrea de concentraciГіn).
B. El requisito o limitaciГіn de inscripciГіn es ilegalmente
discriminatorio o se estГЎ aplicando de manera ilegalmente
discriminatoria.
C. Objetando el pre o correquisito sobre la base de que se
estableciГі en violaciГіn del reglamento o en violaciГіn
del proceso aprobado por el distrito (se requiere la
documentaciГіn del estudiante).
D. DespuГ©s de una cuidadosa consideraciГіn y contra la
recomendaciГіn de la universidad, estoy solicitando la
colocaciГіn en el curso indicado.
3. Someta la forma completada de su peticiГіn a registro
acadГ©mico y comitГ© de regulaciones para su aprobaciГіn o
negaciГіn.
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4. La aprobaciГіn de la objeciГіn a los requisitos previos requiere
que el estudiante se inscriba personalmente en el curso en la
Oficina de Admisiones y Registros. MyCerritos no reconocerГЎ
el formulario aprobado. Tenga en cuenta: Un requisito
impugnado no se considerarГЎ como requisito superado, por
lo tanto, no aparecerГЎ en el certificado de notas ni tampoco
eliminarГЎ un requisito similar en el futuro.
5. La denegaciГіn de la impugnaciГіn al requisito previo requiere
que el estudiante complete el curso o el proceso de autorizaciГіn
que figura como requisito oficial. No existe proceso de
apelaciГіn.
INFORMACIГ“N DE MATRICULACIГ“N
ConsejerГa y asesorГa acadГ©mica
Es de mayor importancia saber que cada estudiante inscrito en
Cerritos College cuenta con un centro de servicio detallado y extenso de
consejerГa y asesorГa acadГ©mica proveГdo para asistir a los estudiantes
a que logren sus metas acadГ©micas de una manera eficiente, completa
y sin contratiempos. Los cambios constantes de prerrequisitos y de
requisitos por otras instituciones y centros ocupacionales, hace que el
contacto continuo del personal de ConsejerГa y asesorГa acadГ©mica sea
una parte vital para el Г©xito y experiencia acadГ©mica del estudiante.
Los servicios de consejerГa y asesorГa acadГ©mica consisten en
cuatro funciones principalmente:
1. asistencia en planear programas acadГ©micos:
2. asistencia en explorar perspectivas y posibilidades de carreras
educativas:
3. consultas y remisiones de problemas personales:
4. suministros adicionales de servicios auxiliares tales como
clases de superaciГіn personal, asistencia para transferirse a
otra instituciГіn, remisiones a agencias exteriores, orientaciГіn
de clases y asistencia en interpretaciГіn de idiomas.
Estos servicios diversos son ofrecidos por personal profesional
entrenado y acreditado para ayudar a estudiantes en las ГЎreas de
interГ©s propio. El personal de ConsejerГa y asesorГa acadГ©mica opera en
conjunto con todas las divisiones docentes del colegio y se mantiene al
tanto de programas educativos tanto dentro del campus como de otras
universidades.
A pesar de que el uso de los servicios de asesorГa es voluntario,
se solicita a todos los estudiantes nuevos, de primer ingreso en la
universidad, estudiantes con visa F-1 y algunos estudiantes con ayuda
financiera que se reГєnan con un asesor para la planificaciГіn de un
programa antes de la inscripciГіn. Por lo general, los estudiantes deben
programar una cita o asistir a un taller. Consulte el sitio web de
ConsejerГa en www.cerritos.edu/counseling para obtener informaciГіn
adecuada de los servicios, horarios e informaciГіn general. Las citas
para consejerГa deberГЎn hacerse en persona en la Oficina de ConsejerГa
y asesorГa acadГ©mica localizado en el edificio de AdministraciГіn o por
telГ©fono (562) 860-2451, ext. 2231. La asesorГa de apoyo tambiГ©n estГЎ
disponible de forma limitada.
Debido a la alta demanda de estudiantes que solicitan servicios de
consejerГa y asesorГa acadГ©mica antes de comenzar un nuevo semestre,
no hay citas disponibles durante las primeras cuatro semanas antes
de comenzar cada semestre. La asesorГa de apoyo solo estГЎ disponible
durante este horario. ComunГquese al Departamento de AsesorГa para
obtener los horarios programados para la asesorГa de apoyo.
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Plan de estudios
Los estudiantes deben de tomar los cursos en secuencia. Una vez
tomado un curso de cierto nivel, los alumnos no recibirГЎn crГ©dito por
cursos que son de un nivel mГЎs bajo a los que ya se hayan tomado.
AdmisiГіn a clases
Los estudiantes deberГЎn estar oficialmente inscritos antes de asistir
a cualquier clase. Si a los alumnos les es imposible asistir al primer dГa de
clases, deberГЎn agotar todos los recursos por contactar al instructor o de
lo contrario el instructor podrГЎ darlos de baja por вЂњausenciaвЂќ.
Los estudiantes que quieran ingresar a una вЂњclase llenaвЂќ, deberГЎn
estar presentes el primer dГa de clases. Los instructores podrГЎn agregar a
estudiantes a sus clases dependiendo de la disponibilidad de lugares y si
los estudiantes han cumplido satisfactoriamente con sus prerrequisitos,
si es aplicable.
Procedimiento para agregar clases
1. Puede inscribirse en clases a travГ©s del portal MyCerritos,
Centro Estudiantil (http://my.cerritos.edu).
2. Pare inscribirse en una clase que estГЎ llena, vaya al salГіn
el primer dГa cuando comienza la clase; estГ© a tiempo.
Pida amablemente al instructor que lo inscriba en la clase;
si el instructor lo aprueba, usted no tendrГЎ que hacer
nada, la inscripciГіn se harГЎ electrГіnicamente directamente
a la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro. Se revisarГЎ su rГ©cord
acadГ©mico para verificar que cumpla con los prerrequisitos,
que not tenga que no tenga detenciones estudiantiles (service
indicators вЂ“SI), conflictos, o cursos que no han sido aprovados
para ser repetidos. Las fechas lГmite de pago de cuotas estГЎn
publicadas en el horario de clases actual. Por favor visite
MyCerritos en el sitio http://my.cerritos.edu o el catГЎlogo
de clases para mГЎs informaciГіn acerca de cancelaciГіn (dar
de baja) de los cursos y detenciones estudiantiles (SI) por
falta de pago. Por favor revise su estado de cuenta a travГ©s
del portal MyCerritos o en la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro.
Sus matriculaciones deberГЎn ser completadas para las fechas
topes publicadas oficialmente.
3. No podrГЎn agregar un curso si tienen una restricciГіn o
intentan repetir un curso sin autorizaciГіn previa. (Vea
RepeticiГіn de cursos).
Cambios de nivel/secciГіn
Los cambios de nivel/secciГіn se deben procesar en persona. Los
cambios de programa que implican cambios de nivel de las clases de
habilidades y rendimiento se pueden hacer antes del plazo para agregar
cursos. Los estudiantes tambiГ©n pueden hacer cambios de nivel en clases
de experiencia laboral antes del plazo para agregar cursos, pero solo una
reducciГіn de horas se puede hacer despuГ©s de dicho plazo.
Los cambios de secciones no se pueden hacer entre tГ©rminos o
semestres. Un estudiante no puede abandonar un curso de las primeras
seis/ocho semanas y luego inscribirse en un curso de las siguientes
seis/ocho semanas a travГ©s de un cambio de secciГіn. Se requiere que
el estudiante abandone oficialmente la primera clase de semana seis/
ocho semanas y luego pagar las cuotas adecuadas para inscribirse en la
segunda clase de seis/ocho semanas. El dinero no se transferirГЎ de un
tГ©rmino a otro si se procesГі el abandono fuera de la fecha del reembolso.
Procedimientos para darse de baja
De acuerdo a la ley Title 5, secciГіn 58004 y a las normas de Cerritos
College, es la responsabilidad del estudiante de participar enteramente
en clases una vez que la inscripciГіn ha sido completada. Sin embargo,
si hay la necesidad de dar de baja una clase, es la responsabilidad del
estudiante de darse de baja a sГ mismo.
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Se recomienda que los estudiantes tomen la iniciativa de darse
de baja oficialmente ellos mismos. Si fallan en darse oficialmente de
baja en un curso, como resultado podrГЎn obtener una nota вЂњFвЂќ por
cada curso y no tendrГЎn acceso a su cuenta estudiantil.
Puede darse de baja a travГ©s del portal MyCerritos, Centro
Estudiantil en el sitio http://my.cerritos.edu. AsegГєrese de verificar
las fechas topes para recibir reembolsos y grados de вЂњWвЂќ. Consulte el
вЂњCalendario de fechas importantesвЂќ en el horario de clases para obtener
las fechas lГmite especГficas. AsegГєrese de verificar que se haya dado de
baja e imprima una copia del recibo.
Las fechas topes para dar de baja una o mГЎs clases deberГЎn llevarse
a cabo el Гєltimo dГa de la 14ВЄ semana de un semestre de 18-semanas
o cuando se complete el 75% de un tГ©rmino de estudios de menos
de 18-semanas o lo que suceda primero. Los archivos acadГ©micos de
un estudiante que continГєe en clases despuГ©s de la fecha permitida
para darse de baja, se les marcarГЎ con un sГmbolo que indique curso
autorizado, otro sГmbolo que no sea una вЂњWвЂќ.
El sГmbolo вЂњWвЂќ es considerado вЂњdada de baja confirmadaвЂќ y no se
usarГЎ para calcular el promedio de calificaciГіn. Sin embargo, el exceso
de вЂњWвЂќ se usarГЎ para determinar factores de periodo de prueba o de
expulsiГіn. De igual forma un estudiante que tenga una вЂњWвЂќ en la misma
clase dos o mГЎs veces, pierde el privilegio de prioridad para registrarse
para esa clase. Los estudiantes pueden someter la solicitud PeticiГіn
para repetir un curso, la cual puede ser aprobada o rechazada, a registro
acadГ©mico y comitГ© de regulaciones para una excepciГіn al reglamento
para repetir curso por exceso de вЂњWвЂќ.
Dar de baja una clase despuГ©s de la fecha tope
Los estudiantes deberГЎn de haber documentado las circunstancias
que pasaron mГЎs allГЎ de su control para haberse dado de baja. Ejemplos
de dichas circunstancias incluyen, pero no se limitan, lo siguiente:
accidentes, enfermedad, cambio de horario en su sitio laboral u otras
circunstancias que se puedan documentar. Una вЂњWвЂќ oficialmente serГЎ
anotada permanentemente en su certificado de estudios. Haga una cita
con el director de la Oficina de admisiГіn si necesita mГЎs informaciГіn.
Militares que se dan de baja
De acuerdo al cГіdigo de educaciГіn 66023, el Consejo de
administraciГіn de fideicomisos de Cerritos College no impugna a
estudiantes que se dan de baja de clases y que son miembros activos de
la reserva del servicio militar de los Estados Unidos y quienes reciben
Гіrdenes para darse de baja de cursos. DespuГ©s de haberse verificado
dichas Гіrdenes, el estudiante serГЎ dado de baja por la administraciГіn
de todos los cursos y un sГmbolo вЂњMWвЂќ que significa dado de baja por
asuntos militares serГЎ asignado. No habrГЎ sanciГіn por darse de baja
por asuntos militares. Darse de baja por asuntos militares no se contarГЎ
para poner en periodo de prueba acadГ©mica ni expulsiГіn.
Oyentes
Es permitido asistir de oyente a Cerritos College. Un estudiante
oyente es un estudiante que asiste a un curso o cursos sin recibir crГ©ditos
en un certificado oficial de estudios. Ingresar de oyente a cualquier
curso serГЎ posible solamente con la aprobaciГіn del instructor para
cualquier estudiante que desee tomar un curso ya sea para superaciГіn
personal o repasar una materia. Los estudiantes que deseen asistir de
oyente deben estar conscientes que los cursos que sean tomados como
oyente NO aparecerГЎn en el certificado oficial de estudios. Para cursos
de oyente no es necesario tener prerrequisitos.
1. Los estudiantes no podrГЎn asistir de oyente a un curso a
menos que hayan agotado todas las posibilidades para tomar
el curso por crГ©dito.
2. Si se cumple con los criterios se otorga el permiso para auditar
un curso a la discreciГіn del instructor. Se requiere tanto la
firma del instructor como del decano de divisiГіn.
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3. Una vez firmado el consentimiento, el estudiante debe someter
la forma de oyente a la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro
cualquier dГa durante el semestre despuГ©s del primer dГa de
clases. (El primer dГa de clases es considerado el primer dГa
que empieza la clase.)
4. Un estudiante oyente puede revertir el estatus de oyente a
crГ©dito para recibir crГ©dito por sus clases antes de finalizar la
5ВЄ semana de clases del ciclo escolar semestral o antes del 30%
del tГ©rmino de una clase si es un curso de un periodo corto,
con la firma autorizada por escrito por el instructor. El pago de
clases para oyentes no es reembolsable y los pagos para clases
de crГ©dito deberГЎn ser pagados al contado a la hora de elegir
la opciГіn para recibir crГ©dito.
5. Un estudiante que optГі por crГ©dito puede revertir el estatus de
crГ©dito a estudiante oyente antes de finalizar la 5ВЄ semana de
clases del ciclo escolar semestral o antes del 30% del tГ©rmino
de una clase si es un curso de un periodo corto, con la firma
autorizada por escrito por el instructor. El pago de clases
con opciГіn crГ©dito no es reembolsable despuГ©s de la fecha
tope para recibir reembolsos y todos los pagos para clases de
estatus oyente deberГЎn ser pagados al contado a la hora de
elegir la opciГіn oyente.
6. Los estudiantes con opciГіn crГ©dito tienen prioridad sobre
los estudiantes con estatus de oyentes. En caso de que un
curso cierre despuГ©s de que un estudiante oyente haya sido
admitido, se le podrГa pedir al estudiante oyente que abandone
el curso para ceder su lugar a estudiantes que hayan optado
por crГ©dito. Se sugiere enГ©rgicamente el criterio de el profesor.
7. La cuota de clases para oyentes es de $15.00 dГіlares por unidad
(ademГЎs de la inscripciГіn estudiantil). Estudiantes inscritos
en 10 o mГЎs unidades pueden asistir gratis de oyente hasta
3 unidades (puede ser una clase de 3 unidades). Los $15.00
dГіlares por unidad por clases para oyentes automГЎticamente
serГЎn cobrados si el estudiante baja de 10 unidades.
Para mas informacion sobre la opciГіn de oyente, estudiantes pueden
pedir informaciГіn en la Oficina de ConsejerГa, la Oficina de Asuntos
AcadГ©micos, la oficina de el departamento pertinente, o la Oficina de
AdmisiГіn y Registro. Formas para oyentes pueden ser obtenidas en la
Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro.
Lista de espera
Cerritos College utiliza el sistema lista de espera вЂњpre-pagadaвЂќ. Esto
significa que una vez que usted se haya agregado a una lista de espera de
un curso, usted debe hacer todos los pagos pertinentes para ese curso.
Consecuentemente la вЂњinscripciГіn automГЎticaвЂќ entrarГЎ en efecto. La
вЂњinscripciГіn automГЎticaвЂќ inscribe oficialmente a estudiantes que estГЎn
en la lista de espera de un curso siguiendo el orden de prioridad una
vez que un espacio se haga disponible. Cada estudiante estГЎ limitado
a un mГЎximo de 10 unidades en la lista de espera. La вЂњinscripciГіn
automГЎticaвЂќ no procederГЎ si:
1. El estudiante tiene una restricciГіn en su cuenta.
2. El prerrequisito de la clase no ha sido completado.
3. RepeticiГіn no autorizado del curso.
4. Hay un conflicto en el horario de clases. El estudiante no se
podrГЎ inscribir simultГЎneamente en dos clases que tengan el
mismo horario.
5. Si usted estГЎ inscrito en una clase Y ESTГЃ en una lista de
espera de la misma clase (ej., si Ud. estГЎ inscrito en SociologГa
101 y tambiГ©n estГЎ en el lugar #1 en la lista de espera de otra
clase de SociologГa 101) perderГЎ el lugar debido a вЂњinscripciГіn
mГєltipleвЂќ.
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InscripciГіn automГЎtica estarГЎ en efecto hasta el viernes antes de
que comience la clase. Asistencia el primer dГa de clases es requerida
para inscribirse o permanecer en la lista de espera. Si no se presenta
a clases NO implica que se darГЎ de baja automГЎticamente o recibirГЎ un
reembolso. Si usted no desea entrar en la clase, por favor dese de baja
de la lista de espera para evitar una calificaciГіn deficiente o la pГ©rdida
de su reembolso.
RepeticiГіn de cursos
En el Colegio de Cerritos registro de previos cursos es revisado
electrГіnicamente para averiguar previos atentados. Todo los cursos
tienen limitaciones de repeticiГіn.
Los estudiantes pueden repetir un curso en el que recibieron
una vez una calificaciГіn deficiente (D, F. NP, FW) o вЂњWвЂќ en cualquier
combinaciГіn. Los estudiantes que reciben cualquier combinaciГіn de
calificaciГіn deficiente pueden pedir al ComitГ© de Normas y expedientes
acadГ©micos una excepciГіn a la regla de dos intentos. Todas las peticiones
son objeto de aprobaciГіn o denegaciГіn. Al completar un curso repetido,
la calificaciГіn ganada mГЎs recientemente se registrarГЎ en el promedio de
calificaciones (GPA) acumulativo y se anotarГЎ en el registro acadГ©mico
del estudiante.
Cuando un estudiante repite un curso para mejorar deficiencias
acadГ©micas, la calificaciГіn y crГ©dito anterior no se tomarГЎn en cuenta en la
computaciГіn de el promedio de calificaciГіn general, pero permanecerГЎn
en su historial acadГ©mico. Cursos que sean repetidos aparecerГЎn en el
historial academic anotados como corresponde. Cuando una repeticiГіn
de curso ocurra, el historial acadГ©mico serГЎ permanentemente anotado
de una manera entendible y verГdica.
Los estudiantes pueden transferir cursos equivalentes de cualquier
colegio, universidad o instituciГіn acadГ©mica acreditada para remplazar
un curso tomado en Cerritos College que haya tenido una deficiencia
acadГ©mica si el curso fuГ© tomado despuГ©s de haber resultado en
deficiencia en Cerritos College. El estudiante deberГЎ someter una
peticiГіn al ComitГ© de Records y Regulaciones AcadГ©micos para
que registren el cambio. El colegio puede honorar las acciones de
curso previamente repetido de otros colegios o universidades para
determiner la aceptaciГіn de crГ©ditos, sujeta a peticiГіn del estudiante
y aprovamiento de el ComitГ© de Records y Regulaciones AcadГ©micos.
Ejemplos de excepciones para la consideraciГіn de las limitaciones para repetir un curso
Una peticiГіn de Normas y expedientes acadГ©micos se debe
presentar para consideraciГіn oficial de la repeticiГіn del curso. Todas las
peticiones son objeto de aprobaciГіn o denegaciГіn. Contacte la Oficina
de Admisiones y Registros para instrucciones especГficas.
1. Estudiantes que hayan recibido una вЂњMWвЂќ (Dado de Baja
Militarmente).
2. Estudiantes con deficiencias cuyas calificaciones son resultado
de circunstancias fuera de su control.
3. Cursos en cooperaciГіn con trabajo de experiencia, sujetos
a determinados mГЎximos tal como se definiera en los
procedimientos administrativos de el colegio.
4. Ciertos tipos de actividades o cursos para ganar habilidades,
sujetos a determinados mГЎximos tal como se definiera en los
procedimientos admistrativos de el colegio.
5. Ciertos cursos para estudiantes con incapacidades, sujetos
a determinados mГЎximos tal como se definiera en los
procedimientos admistrativos de el colegio.
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6. La repeticiГіn necesaria debido a un mandato legal para
entrenamiento. *Dichos cursos pueden ser repetidos
un sinfГn de veces, a pesar de que dicho curso ha sido
oficialmente registrado en el plan de estudios o haya tenido
una deficiencia en calificaciГіn, y la calificaciГіn recibida en
cada instancia deberГЎ ser incluida en el certificado de estudios
como propГіsito de calcular el promedio de calificaciГіn del
estudiante (Title 5, Division 6, Ch. 6 Subchapter 9, В§55763).
7. DespuГ©s de un tiempo calificado como significativo tal como
se definiera en los procedimientos admistrativos de el colegio.
RepeticГіn de Cursos
A partir del otoГ±o de 2013, cambiГі la posibilidad de repeticiГіn en
danza, drama, educaciГіn fГsica, artes visuales y la mayorГa de cursos
de mГєsica. Los cursos de deportes intercolegiales y algunos cursos de
mГєsica y teatro que se requieren para programas de transferencia son
los Гєnicos cursos en estas disciplinas que podrГЎn repetirse; todos los
otros cursos que anteriormente podГan repetirse se ofrecerГЎn ahora
como cursos de una sola inscripciГіn. Se harГЎ una anotaciГіn despuГ©s de
la descripciГіn del curso que indique si se permite repetirlo.
La universidad ha desarrollado familias de cursos. Las familias
de cursos incluyen cursos nuevos y anteriores cuyo contenido estГЎ
relacionado. Una familia de cursos puede consistir en mГЎs de cuatro
cursos, pero los estudiantes estГЎn limitados a un mГЎximo de cuatro
cursos en una misma familia. AdemГЎs, todas las calificaciones
incluyendo las вЂњWвЂќ contarГЎn hacia la limitaciГіn de inscripciГіn de cuatro
cursos. Los estudiantes pueden repetir cursos de arte, danza, drama,
mГєsica y educaciГіn fГsica que se incluyen en las familias de cursos, en
los que se obtuvo la calificaciГіn de вЂњNPвЂќ, вЂњDвЂќ o вЂњFвЂќ o que se asignГі una
вЂњWвЂќ, sin embargo, todas las inscripciones cuentan hacia el mГЎximo de
inscripciГіn de cuatro cursos para cada familia de cursos.
Cambio de domicilio
Cambios de domicilios deben de ser inmediatamente reportados a
la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro. Cualquier negligencia tendrГЎ como
resultado el retraso de fechas para inscripciГіn o el retraso de otras
notificaciones importantes. Los cambios de domicilio pueden hacerse
en lГnea al sitio web www.cerritos.edu, en el portal My Cerritos.
Unidades
Cada curso tomado vale cierto nГєmero de вЂњunidadesвЂќ. Este nГєmero
es determinado dependiendo el tipo de clase y el nГєmero de horas
que dura por semana. Por ejemplo, una clase de lectura de tres (3)
unidades (inglГ©s o salud) equivale a tres horas por semana durante el
periodo regular de 18 semanas que dura un semestre, pero una clase de
laboratorio de una (1) unidad equivale a tres horas por semana.
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Unidades de estudios por semestre
Para graduarse en cuatro semestres, los estudiantes deberГЎn cursar
entre un promedio de 16 unidades transferibles y acreditables por
cada semestre. Los estudiantes que deseen tomar mГЎs de 18 unidades
por semestre, dichas unidades deberГЎn ser aprobadas por un asesor
acadГ©mico. Otras limitaciones en unidades son:
вЂў Estudiantes extranjeros con visa no menos de 12 unidades.
вЂў Los atletas intercolegiales no menos de 12 unidades aprobadas,
a lo largo de la temporada deportiva, no menos de 24 unidades
aprobadas entre temporadas deportivas.
вЂў Los estudiantes de admisiГіn especial de los grados desde kГnder
hasta dГ©cimo pueden inscribirse en un mГЎximo de 4 unidades.
вЂў Los estudiantes de puente a la universidad de onceavo a doceavo
grado se pueden inscribir en un mГЎximo de 8 unidades.
DefiniciГіn de una hora de clase
Una hora de clase se define como 50 minutos. Las clases
programadas para durar mГЎs de una hora siguen fГіrmulas para
permanecer cerca a esta definiciГіn. Por ejemplo, una clase programada
de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m. (90 minutos) realmente tiente 80 minutos,
permitiendo un perГodo libre de 10 minutos. Las clases mГЎs largas
requieren descansos. Cerritos College sigue estos patrones de tiempo.
CrГ©dito de unidades por servicio militar
Soldados que hayan estado al servicio activo por un periodo de
un aГ±o o mГЎs y quienes hayan sido dados de baja honorablemente sin
haber desertado podrГЎn recibir cuatro (4) unidades de crГ©dito. Las
unidades serГЎn designadas como вЂњCrГ©dito por servicio militarвЂќ en el
certificado de estudios. Para solicitar estas unidades el militar deberГЎ
presentar la forma D.D. #214 a la Oficina de AdmisiГіn y Registro.
Los crГ©ditos serГЎn aplicables al Diploma A.A. solamente y no serГЎn
aplicables a ningГєn programa de certificados.
ClasificaciГіn de estudiantes
Estudiante de primer aГ±o (Freshman): AquГ©llos que han
acumulados menos de 30 unidades.
Estudiante de segundo aГ±o (Sophomore): AquГ©llos que han
acumulado 30 o mГЎs unidades pero menos de 60 unidades, o aquellos
que han completado 60 unidades y que no tienen un certificado.
Estudiante graduado: AquГ©llos que han obtenido un grado de
asociado de las artes o un grado mГЎs alto.
Estudiante de tiempo completo: Estudiante inscrito en 12 o mГЎs
unidades.
Estudiante de tiempo parcial: Estudiante inscrito en menos de 12
unidades.
Programa puente: Estudiante que en la actualidad asiste al onceavo
(11Вє) o doceavo (12Вє) grado de la secundaria y quien desea inscribirse
para obtener crГ©dito universitario.
AdmisiГіn especial: Estudiante actualmente inscrito en el
dГ©cimo grado (K-10th) quien desea inscribirse para obtener crГ©dito
universitario.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS, SB1440 CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT, TRANSFER AND VERIFICATIONS OF COMPLETION
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Advanced Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Microcomputer Accounting Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Advanced Microcomputer Accounting Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Payroll Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Administration of Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree for Transfer . . . 77
Anthropology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Architectural Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Art and Design A.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ceramics Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Drawing and Painting Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Printmaking Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sculpture Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Graphic Design Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Art History Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . 79
Digital Arts Computer Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Digital Graphics Foundation Verification of Completion . . . 148
Digital Layout Foundation Verification of Completion . . . . . 148
3D Animation Foundation Verification of Completion . . . . . 148
Automotive Collision Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
General Automotive Collision Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Automotive Refinishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Automotive Damage Appraisal and Management . . . . . . . . . . 81
Structural Damage Specialist Verification of Completion . . . . 148
Automotive Customizing and Fabrication Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Custom Painting Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Automotive Damage Appraisal Verification of Completion . . . 149
Automotive Mechanical Repair Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
General Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Electrical/Diagnosis Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Engine/Machining Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Manufacture Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Automotive Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Alternate Fuels Service Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Installer Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Business Administration Associate in Science
degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Business Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Human Resources Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Retail Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Business Administration Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Business Communications Office Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Legal Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
General Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Secretary/Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Child Development/Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Early Childhood Education Associates in Science
Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Associate Teacher Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Preschool Director Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Child Development/Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Child Development/Preschool Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Computer and Information Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
iSeries 400 Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Microcomputer Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Networking/Systems Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Computer and Information Sciences Systems Analyst . . . . . . . . 90
Systems Analyst Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
CyberSecurity Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Database Application Development for Microsoft Access
Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
IBM iSeries 400 Server Operators Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Linux Application Productivity Verification of Completion . . . 150
Microsoft Systems Administrator Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Network Administrator Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . 150
Project Management for Information Technology
Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Software Development in C++/Visual C# Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Software Development in Database Application Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Software Development in Java Verification of Completion . . . . 151
Software Development in the Unix/Linux Environment
Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Software Development in Visual Basic.Net
Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Web Page Development Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . 151
Web Server Development Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . 151
Computer Science Associate in Science Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . 88
Computer Science AA Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Esthetician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Culinary Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Chef вЂ™s Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Professional Baking and Pastry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Dental Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Educational Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instructional Multi-Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Elementary Teacher Education
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Mechanical Engineering Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Industrial Engineering Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engineering Design Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Machine Design and Manufacturing Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
3-D Parametric Modeling Design and Presentations
Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Design with Autodesk Map 3-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Sheet Metal Layout Applications with 3-D Parametric
Solid Modeling Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Engineering Design and Production Technology
Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Engineering Design Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Creative Writing/Screenwriting Verification of Completion . . . 152
Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
CSUGE Breadth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
IGETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
History
History Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Transfer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Global Politics and Diplomacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Global Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
World Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Insurance вЂ“ Property and Casualty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Interpreting/Translating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Law (Paralegal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Program Approved by American Bar Association . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Optional Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Criminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Family Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Law Legal Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Probate and Estate Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Liberal Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Art and Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Culture and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Earth and Space Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Historical Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Literature and Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Self-Development And Social Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Social And Behavioral Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Visual Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Machine Tool Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Machinist Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Numerical Control Machine Operator Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Numerical Control Tool Programmer Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Tool and Die Maker Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Machine Tool Technology-Mastercam Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Manufacturing Tecnology (MFGT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Quality Assurance (QA) Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . 153
Quality Control (QC) Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Total Quality Management (TQM) Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
ISO 9001-2008 Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Advanced Quality Systems (AQS) Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Materials and Processes Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . 153
Mass Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Journalism A.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Journalism Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Journalism Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Broadcast Journalism Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Desktop Publishing/Journalism Verification of Completion . . 153
Online Journalism Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Photojournalism Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Mathematics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Medical Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Mental Health Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Music Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Music вЂ“ General A.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Commercial Music A.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
New Product Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Automotive Aftermarket Product Development Option . . . . . . 118
New Product Development and Fabrication Option . . . . . . . . . 118
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Option A вЂ“ Associate in Arts Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Option B вЂ“ LPT-ADN Mobility Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Option C вЂ“ LVN-ADN Mobility Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Option D вЂ“ LVN-30 Unit Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Option E вЂ“ Transfer and Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Option F вЂ“ Board of Registered Nursing Referral . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Pharmacy Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Philosophy Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Photography A.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Digital Photography Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Fine Art Photography Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Occupational Preparedness in Photography Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Traditional Black-and-White Photography Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Aerobic Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Team Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Individual Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . 128
Exercise Science: Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Coaching Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Physical Therapist Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Physics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Plastics/Composites Manufacturing Technology (PMT) . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Plastics Manufacturing Technology Specialty
Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Composites Manufacturing Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Composite Inspection Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Plastic/Composite Tool Design Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Plastics Manufacturing Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Inspection and Testing Specialty Verification of Completion . . 156
Injection Molding Specialty Verification of Completion . . . . . . 156
Moldmaking Specialty Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . 156
Fiberglass Specialty Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Composite Technician Specialty Verification of Completion . . 156
74
Composites Specialty Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Fiberglass/Composite Repair Specialty Verification
of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tooling Specialty Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Industrial Design Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Political Science Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Psychology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Religious Studies Certifiacate of Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Religious Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . 134
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Real Estate Department Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Sign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Communication Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Speech Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Speech-Language Pathology Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Studio Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Theatre Arts A.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Acting Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Technical Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Entertainment Technology Occupational Programs . . . . . . . . . 157
Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Arc Welding Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pipe Welding Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Welding Fabrication and Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
WomenвЂ™s Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Woodworking Manufacturing Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cabinetmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Furniture Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
CNC Woodworking Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Architechural Millwok Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . 157
Handtools Verification of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Non-Credit Certificate Of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Building Trade and Construction Industry
Pre-Apprenticeship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
English as a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
GED Test Preparation in English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
GED Test Preparation in Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Vocational English as a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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Curriculum and Requirements for Majors and Certificates
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Cerritos College is authorized to award a Certificate of Achievement
to any student who satisfactorily completes an organized curricula
designed for a specific occupational goal. In order to obtain a Certificate,
a student must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Complete the course requirements for the chosen program of
study as detailed in the вЂњPrograms of StudyвЂќ section of this
catalog.
2. Maintain a minimum grade point average of вЂњCвЂќ (2.0) in all
required courses, including a GPA of 2.0 for all departmental
courses specified, as well as a 2.0 for all course outside the
major designated as requirements in the curriculum pattern.
3. A minimum of twelve (12) units of course work within the
certificate must be taken at Cerritos College if Certificate
of Achievement is to be awarded by this institution.
4. Upon completion of required course work, file a вЂњPetition for
Certificate of AchievementвЂќ form. The petitions are available
in the Counseling Center.
5. Units earned toward the Certificate of Achievement may be
applied toward an Associate in Arts Degree.
6. Credit toward the Certificate of Achievement is not granted for
classes taken as part of the Adult Education Program.
7. Courses completed for a Certificate of Achievement that are
also to fulfill requirements for the major in an A.A. Degree
must be completed with a grade of Pass, or вЂњCвЂќ or better.
REQUIREMENTS
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T Degrees:
1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all
CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is
required for admission, some majors may require a higher
GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an вЂњAA-TвЂќ
or вЂњAS-TвЂќ major as detailed in the Majors, and Certificates
section of the catalog. All courses in the major must be
completed with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or better or a вЂњPвЂќ if the course
is taken on a вЂњpass-no passвЂќ basis (title 5 В§ 55063).
4. Certified completion of the California State University General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSUGE Breadth) (see page 50 for
more information); OR the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (see page 52 for more
information).
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
Locally approved certificate programs may consist of one or more
courses totaling 17 units that lead to an occupationally relevant set of
skills.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
FOR TRANSFER (AA-T) OR ASSOCIATE IN
SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
California Community Colleges are now offering associate degrees
for transfer to the CSU. These may include Associate in Arts (AA-T)
or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. These degrees are designed
to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree.
California Community College students who are awarded and AA-T or
AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere
in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their
local CSU campus or to CSU program that is deemed similar to their
community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission
to specific majors or campuses.
Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to
complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate
degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units.
Current and prospective community college students are encouraged
to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to
develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
Currently approved AAT/ASTs include: Administration of Justice,
Art History, Communication Studies, English, History, Journalism,
Kinesiology, Physics, Psychology and Sociology
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ACCOUNTING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
*ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
ACCT 102
Fundamentals of Accounting II
ACCT 131
Computerized Accounting-IBM
ACCT 133
Spreadsheet Accounting I
ACCT 201
Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 202
Intermediate Accounting II
FIN 125
Personal Finance
or ACCT 60
QuickBooks Accounting
and ACCT 61 Turbo Tax Accounting
ACCT 240
Cost Accounting
or ACCT 241 Managerial Accounting
ACCT 250
Income Tax Accounting
or ACCT 130 Payroll Tax Accounting
FIN 51
Retirement Planning and Investing
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: *Prerequisite for ACCT 101 is ACCT 100
UNITS
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
(1.5)
(1.5)
4
(4)
3
(3)
1.5
вЂ”
33.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in
Accounting and complete General Education requirements to achieve
a minimum of 60 units.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate is nontransferable.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
LAW 111
Business Law
BCOT 147
Business Communications
3
3
3
Please see a Business Counselor or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Complete the Accounting Certificate Requirements:
Plus any three of the following four courses:
ACCT 240
Cost Accounting
ACCT 241
Managerial Accounting
ACCT 270
Fundamentals of Auditing
ACCT 280
Advanced Accounting
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
UNITS
33.5
4
4
3
3
вЂ”
43.5/44.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Advanced
Accounting and complete General Education requirements to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDED COURSE
LAW 110
Business Law
76
3
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see a Business Counselor or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
MICROCOMPUTER ACCOUNTING CLERK
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting
ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
ACCT 131
Computerized Accounting-IBM
ACCT 133
Spreadsheet Accounting I
FIN 125
Personal Finance
or ACCT 60 QuickBooks Accounting
and ACCT 61 Turbo Tax Accounting
FIN 51
Retirement Planning and Investing
CIS 102
Introduction to Microcomputer Hardware
and Applications Software
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: UNITS
3
4
3
3
3
(1.5)
(1.5)
1.5
3
вЂ”
20.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in
Microcomputer Accounting Clerk and complete General Education
requirements to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
*ACCT 130
Payroll Tax Accounting
LAW 111
Business Law
or BCOT 112 Microsoft Word
BCOT 147
Business Communications
INSR 121
Insurance Principles: Property and Liability 3
3
(3.5)
3
3
*Required for Advanced Microcomputer Accounting Clerk
Certificate
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see a Business Counselor or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER
ACCOUNTING CLERK
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Complete Microcomputer Accounting Clerk
Certificate Requirements: Plus any three of the following courses
ACCT 130
Payroll Tax Accounting
ACCT 250
Income Tax Accounting
LAW 111
Business Law
or BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: UNITS
20.5
3
3
3
(3)
вЂ”
29.5
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for Certificate of Achievement in Advanced
Microcomputer Accounting Clerk and complete General Education
requirements to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
LAW 111
Business Law
or BCOT 112 Microsoft Word
3
3
(3.5)
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see a Business Counselor or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
ACCT 60
Quickbooks Accounting
1.5
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting
3
ACCT 130
Payroll Tax Accounting
3
ACCT 133
Spreadsheet Accounting I
3
ACCT 230
Advanced Payroll Accounting
3
or ACCT 250 Income Tax Accounting
(3)
ACCT 231
Current Topics in Payroll Accounting
1.5
LAW 105
Intro to Federal and California Employment,
Labor and WorkersвЂ™ Compensation Law
3
BA 106
Human Resource Management
3
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
21
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Payroll
Administration and complete General Education requirements to
achieve a minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
ACCT 131
Computerized Accounting вЂ“IBM
BA 117
Introduction to Supervision
BCOT 46
Business Communications
BCOT 114
Introduction to Microsoft Office
or CIS 102 Introduction to Microcomputer Hardware
and Applications Software
4
3
3
3
3.5
3
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see a Business Counselor or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
REQUIRED CORE (6)
AJ 101
Introduction to Administration of Justice
AJ 102
Concepts of Criminal Law
UNITS
3
3
List A: Select any two of the following courses (6 units total)
AJ 103
Criminal Procedures
AJ 104
Criminal Evidence
AJ 105
Community Relations
AJ 107
Introduction to Corrections, Probation
and Parole
AJ 220
Criminal Investigation
AJ 222
Juvenile Procedures
List B: Select any two of the following courses (6 units total)
SOC 101
Introductory Sociology Principles
PSYC 210
Elementary Statistics
or MATH 112 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 101
General Introductory Psychology
AJ 110
Patrol Procedures and Enforcement Tactics
AJ 173
Administration of Justice Occupational
Work Experience
AJ 202
Substantive Law
AJ 208
Special Issues in Law Enforcement
AJ 221
Narcotics and Vice Control
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
(4)
4
3
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
The following Administration of Justice Associate in Arts Degree
Major Requirements meets guidelines established by the California
Community CollegesвЂ™ ChancellorвЂ™s Office.
Six units of elective, non-transferable Administration of Justice Pass
may be granted to employed peace officers that have completed a basic
P.O.S.T. academy.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units, including: (1) the Administration
of Justice Core and Department requirements, (2) A.A. Degree General
Education requirements, and (3) additional elective courses as needed.
CORE REQUIRED (21 UNITS)
AJ 91
Report Writing Procedures
AJ 101
Introduction to Administration of Justice
AJ 102
Concepts of Criminal Law
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3
3
3
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AJ 103
AJ 104
AJ 105
AJ 202
Criminal Procedures
Criminal Evidence
Community Relations
Substantive Law
3
3
3
3
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED (12 UNITS)
AJ 110
Patrol Procedures and Enforcement Tactics
AJ 220
Criminal Investigation
PSYC 101
General Introductory Psychology
or PSYC 261 Social Psychology
SOC 101
Introductory Sociology Principles
or SOC 201 Social Problems
3
3
3
(3)
3
(3)
ELECTIVE GROUP
AJ 71
First Aid (AJ)
AJ 107
Introduction to Corrections, Probation
and Parole
AJ 173
Administration of Justice Occupational
Work Experience
AJ 208
Special Issues in Law Enforcement
AJ 221
Narcotics and Vice Control
AJ 222
Juvenile Procedures
AJ 298
Directed Studies
AJ 299
Directed Studies
BCOT 131
Beginning College Keyboarding and
Document Processing (Recommended)
SPAN 223
Spanish for Health and Medical Careers
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
LAW 100
Introduction to California Civil Procedures
LAW 101
Introduction to Law
LAW 103
Legal Research
2
ANTHROPOLOGY
3
3
3
3
1
2
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
LIST A: Select any of the following courses (3 units total)
ANTH 115L
Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab
ANTH 170
Introduction to Language and Culture
PSYC 210
Elementary Statistics
UNITS
3
3
3
1
3
4
LIST B: Select one to two of the following courses or any course
from List A not already used (3-5 units total)
SOC 205
Introduction to Social Science Research Methods 4
GEOL 101
Physical Geology
4
LIST C: Select one of the following courses or any course from List
A or B not already used (3 units total)
ANTH 200
Native Peoples of North America
3
ANTH 202
The Maya, Inca & Aztecs: Ancient Civilizations
of the Americas
3
ANTH 203
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft,
and Religion
3
ANTH 205
The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender
3
SOC 101
Introductory Sociology Principles
3
78
3
вЂ”
18-20
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY FOR TRANSFER
REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
3
ANTHROPOLOGY
REQUIRED CORE (9 UNITS)
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 115
Physical Anthropology
ANTH 120
Introduction to Archaeology
SOC 210
American Minority Relations
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
ANTH 100
ANTH 115
ANTH 120
ANTH 170
Cultural Anthropology
Physical Anthropology
Introduction to Archaeology
Introduction to Language and Culture
3
3
3
3
Select any two additional courses as electives for a total of 18
units.
ANTH 200
Native Peoples of North America
3
ANTH 201
Native Peoples of California
3
ANTH 202
The Maya, Inca & Aztecs: Ancient Civilizations
of the Americas
3
ANTH 203
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and
Religion
3
ANTH 205
The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender
3
SOC 205
Introduction to Social Research Methods
3
вЂ”
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REGUIREMENTS18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above courses
and units, (2) the A.A. Degree General Education requirements, and (3)
electives as needed
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
ARCH 110
Introduction to Architecture
and Environmental Design
3
or ARCH 114 Green Architecture and LEED(3)
ARCH 111
Architectural Drafting and Design I
3
ARCH 112
History of Architecture
3
ARCH 113
Building Codes
4
ARCH 121
Architectural Drafting and Design II
3
ARCH 123
Introduction to 2D Computer Aided Drafting 4
ARCH 212
Architectural Design Theory I
3
ARCH 213
Introduction to 3D Computer Aided
Drafting
4
ARCH 221
AutoCAD Architecture
4
or ARCH 223 REVIT Architecture
(4)
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ART 110
Freehand Drawing
3
вЂ”
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR34
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above course requirements,
(2) the A.A. Degree General Education requirements, and (3) electives
as needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: ART 185, BA 100, ENGT 255, PSYC
101, RE 101.
ART AND DESIGN
ART HISTORY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE (12 UNITS)
ART 101
Art History I: Prehistory-Gothic
ART 102
Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo
and ART 103 Art History III: Neoclassical to Present
ART 110
Freehand Drawing
UNITS
3
3
3
3
LIST A (SELECT ONE): 3 UNITS
ART 107
Asian Art History
ART 104
African Art History
ART 105A
The Arts of Latin American and the Caribbean:
Pre-Columbian
ART 105B
The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean:
Colonial to the Present
LIST B (SELECT ONE): 3 UNITS
ART 120
Two-Dimensional Design
ART 121
Three-Dimensional Design
ART 112
Life Drawing
ART 150
Introduction to Ceramics
ART 162
Introduction to Sculpture
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
LIST C (SELECT ONE): 3 UNITS
ART 108
Black Images in Popular Culture
3
or HUM 108 Black Images in Popular Culture
(3)
ART 109
Gender and Sexuality in Art
3
or HUM 109 Gender and Sexuality in Art
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR21
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ART HISTORY FOR
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL COURSES (15 UNITS)
ART 102
Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo
or ART 103 Art History III: Neoclassical to Present
ART 110
Freehand Drawing
ART 112
Life Drawing
ART 120
Two-Dimensional Design
ART 121
Three-Dimensional Design
UNITS
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
ART AND DESIGN OPTIONAL TRACKS (CHOOSE ONE)
CERAMICS вЂ” REQUIRED (6 UNITS)
ART 150
Introduction to Ceramics ART 151
CeramicsвЂ“Beginning Wheelthrowing
3
3
DRAWING AND PAINTING вЂ” REQUIRED (9 UNITS)
ART 130A
Fundamentals of Painting
ART 130B
Fundamentals of Painting
ART 136
Painting for Art Majors
3
3
3
PRINTMAKING вЂ” REQUIRED (9 UNITS)
ART 116
Beginning Printmaking
ART 117
Intermediate Printmaking
ART 218
Screenprinting
or ART 219 Advanced Etching
3
3
3
(3)
SCULPTURE вЂ” REQUIRED (11 UNITS)
ART 160
Life Sculpture
ART 162
Introduction to Sculpture
ART 163
The Techniques of Sculpture
ART 264
Sculpture-Stonecarving
2
3
3
3
GRAPHIC DESIGN вЂ” REQUIRED (18 UNITS)
ART 182A
Lettering and Typography
ART 184
Graphic Design I
ART 186
Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator
ART 188
Design for Digital Publishing
ART 192
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
ART 196
Web Design with Flash & Dreamweaver
3
3
3
3
3
3
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
CERAMICS
ART 252
CeramicsвЂ“Form and Technique
ART 253
CeramicsвЂ“Form and Content
3
3
DRAWING AND PAINTING
ART 213
Intermediate Life Drawing
3
GRAPHIC DESIGN
ART 182B
Lettering and Typography II
ART 185
Rendering I
ART 285
Rendering II
BA 110
Advertising
PHOTO 100 Introductory Photography
3
3
3
3
3
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
PHOTO 100 Introductory Photography
PHOTO 102 Intermediate Photography
PHOTO 112 Intermediate Digital Photography
ART 184
Graphic Design I
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 205
Programming in HTML for the World
Wide Web
3
3
3
3
3.5
1.5
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PRINTMAKING
ART 218
Screenprinting
ART 219
Advanced Etching
3
3
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include: (1) Above art courses
and units requirements, (2) A.A. Degree General Education requirements
and (3) electives as needed.
STUDIO ARTS
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN STUDIO ARTS FOR
TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE: (15 UNITS)
ART 102
Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo
ART 103
Art History III: Neoclassical to Present
ART 110
Freehand Drawing
ART 120
Two-Dimensional Design
ART 121
Three-Dimensional Design
3
3
вЂ”
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in
Computer Animation. For an A.A. Degree, a student must also take 6
units selected from the following courses: ART 192, ART 194, ART 196,
FILM 102 and General Education requirements to achieve a minimum
of 60 units.
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
LIST A (Select one) 3 units
ART 101
Art History I: Prehistory to Gothic
ART 107
Asian Art History
3
3
LIST B (Select three) 9 units
ART 112
Life Drawing
ART 116
Beginning Printmaking
ART 136
Painting for Art Majors
ART 150
Introduction to Ceramics
ART 162
Introduction to Sculpture
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
3
3
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
27
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN STUDIO ARTS FOR
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
DIGITAL ARTS: COMPUTER ANIMATION
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
ART 101
Art History I: Prehistory to Gothic
3
or ART 103 Art History III: Neoclassical to Present
(3)
ART 110
Freehand Drawing
3
ART 112
Life Drawing
3
ART 114
Storyboard and Animation Principles for Film 3
ART 120
Two-Dimensional Design
3
ART 121
Three-Dimensional Design
3
ART 190
Animation Principles
3
ART 191A
3D Computer Animation
3
ART 195
3D Modeling for Animation
3
80
ENGL 240
Creative Writing
MUS 244
Digital Audio Post Production
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
AB 51
Non-Structural Repair
AB 52
Structural Damage Repair
AB 53
Steering, Suspension and
Power Train Damage
AB 54
Advanced-Design Panel Repair
AB 55
Structural Panel Replacement
AB 61
Preparation and Spot Refinishing
AB 61L
Automotive Refinishing Lab
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
UNITS
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
3.0
1.5
вЂ”
27
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement General
Education Plan A, B or C requirements to achieve a minimum of 60
units. A minimum of 10 units of non-duplicated courses from the listed
certificates and/or from below can be part of your electives.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: AB 56, AB 57, AB 58L, AB 59M, AB
59B, AB 62, AB 63, AB 65, AB 66, AB 68L, AB 73, AB 75, AB 76, AB 77, AB
79L, AB 80, AB 83A, AB 83P, AB 83U, AB 86, AB 88, AB 181, AB 182, AB
183, AB 188, AB 281, AB 282, AB 283, AB 285, AB 286, AB 287, AB 288.
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION
REPAIR: AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
AB 51
Non-Structural Repair
AB 61
Preparation and Spot Refinishing
AB 61L
Automotive Refinishing Lab
AB 62
Overall and Multi-Coat Refinishing
AB 63
Production Refinishing
AB 64
Automotive Air Brush Painting
AB 65
Mixing and Adjusting Color
AB 66
Lettering, Striping and Design
AB 67
Automotive Custom Painting
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
4.5
3
1.5
4.5
4.5
2.5
2
2.5
2
вЂ”
27
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GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION
REPAIR: AUTOMOTIVE DAMAGE
APPRAISAL AND MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
UNITS
AB 80
Autobody Customer Service
2
AB 86
Production Management
2
AB 83A
Computerized Damage Estimating вЂ“ Audatex 1.5
AB 83P
Computerized Damage Estimating вЂ“ Pathways 1.5
AB 83U
Computerized Damage Estimating вЂ“ Ultramate 1.5
AB 181
Non-Structural Damage Estimating
3
AB 182
Structural Damage Estimating
3
AB 188
Introduction to Automotive Claims Handling
2
AB 281
Structural Damage Analysis for Estimators
1
AB 282
Steering, Suspension and Powertrain
Analysis for Estimators
1
AB 283
Advanced-Frame Analysis for Estimators
1
AB 286
Computerized Shop Management
3
AB 287
Advanced Collision Repair Management
2
AB 288
Advanced Automotive Claims
2
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
26.5
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIR
TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
GENERAL TECHNICIAN
AUTO 100
Automotive Maintenance and Operation
AUTO 110
Automotive Engines
AUTO 120
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
AUTO 130
Manual Drivetrain and Axles
AUTO 140
Automotive Steering and Suspenion
AUTO 150
Automotive Brakes
AUTO 160
Automotive Electricity
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
вЂ”
34
ELECTRICAL/DIAGNOSIS TECHNICIAN
UNITS
AUTO 100
Automotive Maintenance and Operation
4
AUTO 110
Automotive Engines
5
AUTO 160
Automotive Electricity
5
AUTO 170
Automotive Air Conditioning
4
AUTO 180
Electronic Engine Management Systems
5
AUTO 260
Advanced Electrical Systems
4
AUTO 280
Diagnostic Engine Performance
4
AUTO 281
Emission Control Systems вЂ“ 1997 Standards
5
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
36
ENGINE/MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
AUTO 100
Automotive Maintenance and Operation
AUTO 110
Automotive Engines
AUTO 210
Automotive Machine Shop
AUTO 211
High Performance Engines
AUTO 212
Automotive Specialty
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
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UNITS
4
5
5
5
2
вЂ”
21
MANUFACTURE SPECIALTY
UNITS
AUTO 73
Automotive Mechanical Repair Occupational
Work Experience
15
AUTO 111
Automotive Engines
4
AUTO 121
Drivetrain Transmissions and Axles
6
AUTO 151
Automotive Alignment, Brake and Suspension 6
AUTO 161
Automotive Electricity
7
AUTO 179
Automotive Air Conditioning
4
AUTO 181
Electronic Engine Management Systems вЂ“
Corporate
6
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
48
AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT
UNITS
AUTO 100
Automotive Maintenance and Operation
4
AUTO 190
Automotive Management
3
AUTO 193
Automotive Service Information Management 3
AUTO 194
Retailing Automotive Service
3
AUTO 195
Automotive Customer Relations
3
BA 114
Marketing
3
BA 115
Management - Business
3
or BA 117
Introduction to Supervision
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
30
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: AUTO 180 and AUTO 260.
* Select 3 units from the following: BA 104, BA106, BA 113, BA 120, BA 156
* Additional 5 units from any Automotive course(s).
ALTERNATE FUELS SERVICE TECHNICIAN
UNITS
AUTO 54 Introduction to Electric Vehicles
4
AUTO 55
Advanced Technology Electric Vehicles 4
AUTO 100
Automotive Maintenance and Operation
4
AUTO 108 Energy and Transportation Systems 4
AUTO 109 Automotive Diesel Systems 5
AUTO 160
Automotive Electricity
5
AUTO 182
Introduction to Alternative Fuels
3
AUTO 281
Emission Control Systems вЂ“ 1997 Standards
5
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
34
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The completion of 60 units to include 1) courses for completion
of an Automotive Certificate option, 2) General Education course
requirements and 3) electives as needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: WELD 100, MTT 100, BCOT 147, BCOT
148, MFGT 100.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
REQUIRED CORE (15-17 UNITS)
ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
ACCT 102
Fundamentals of Accounting II
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
UNITS
4
4
3
3
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BA 113
or LAW 111
Legal Environment of Business
Business Law
LIST A (Select 1 course) 3-4 Units
MATH 116
Calculus for Managerial, Biological
and Social Sciences
MATH 112
Elementary Statistics
MATH 115
Finite Mathematics
3
(3)
4
4
4
LIST B (Select 2 courses) 6 units
Any course from List A not already used
3-4
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
3
BCOT 247
Managerial business Communications
3
CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
вЂ”
27-28
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements вЂ“ Students must meet the Math,
Reading, Writing, and Health and Wellness Proficiencies, complete
the required Certificate of Achievement classes listed above and the
requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree under Plan A, B, or C.
Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher in major/emphasis courses.
Plan A: To obtain a Plan A Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirements (18 units) for Plan A (Degree and/or
Career Option) in the Cerritos College Catalog, 9 units (not used above)
from the following classes: ACCT 101, BA 101, BA 104, BA 108, BA 109,
BA 110, BA 113, BA 116, BA 121, BA 124, BA 125, BA 126, BA 152, BA 153,
BA 155, BA 156, BA 173, BA 204, BA 205, BA 208, BA 233, ECON 201, or
ECON 201M, ECON 202 or ECON 202M, any additional courses to reach
a minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
Plan B: To obtain a Plan B Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirement for Plan B (CSU) in the Cerritos College
Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a minimum of 60 degree
applicable units.
Plan C: To obtain a Plan C Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration of Certificate of Achievement classes, the
General Education (GE) requirements for Plan C Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for transfer to UC and CSU
in the Cerritos College Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a
minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
UNITS
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
3
or LAW 111 Business Law
(3)
BA 114
Marketing
3
or ECON 201* Principles of Macroeconomics
(3)
BA 115
Management-Business
3
BA 120
Management-Accounting and Internal Control 3
or ACCT 100* Introduction to Accounting
(3)
BA 205
Organizational Leadership
3
or BA 208*
Leadership for Women in Business
(3)
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
UNITS
BA 101
International Business
3
or BA 116
Managing Green: Sustainability and Innovation (3)
or BA 155
Introduction to Global Logistics
(3)
or BA 204
Project Management
(3)
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
3
or LAW 111 Business Law
(3)
BA 114
Marketing
3
BA 115
Management-Business
3
BA 120
Management-Accounting and Internal Control 3
or ACCT 100* Introduction to Accounting
(3)
BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES: (9-9.5 UNITS)
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
3
BA 132
Computer Applications for Managers
3
or CIS 101* Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
or BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office
(3.5)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers 3
or SPCH 100* Fundamentals of Oral Communication
(3)
or SPCH 130* Fundamentals of Speaking
(3)
or BCOT 148 Effective Business Presentations
(3)
or BCOT 247* Managerial Business Communications
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
24-24.5
BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES: (9-9.5 UNITS)
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
3
BA 132
Computer Applications for Managers
3
or CIS 101* Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
or BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office
(3.5)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers 3
or SPCH 100* Fundamentals of Oral Communication
(3)
or SPCH 130* Fundamentals of Speaking
(3)
or BCOT 148 Effective Business Presentations
(3)
or BCOT 247* Managerial Business Communications
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
24-24.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
By substituting classes with (*), you can meet both Certificate of
Achievement and the AA Degree requirements.
Certificate of Achievement вЂ“ Complete the Business Essential courses
(9-9.5) and Department Requirements (15 units) with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ
or higher.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
By substituting classes with (*), you can meet both Certificate of
Achievement and the AA Degree requirements.
Certificate of Achievement вЂ“ Complete the Business Essential courses
(9-9.5) and Department Requirements (15 units) with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ
or higher.
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Associate in Arts Degree Requirements вЂ“ Students must meet the Math,
Reading, Writing, and Health and Wellness Proficiencies, complete
the required Certificate of Achievement classes listed above and the
requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree under Plan A, B, or C.
Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher in major/emphasis courses.
Plan A: To obtain a Plan A Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirements (18 units) for Plan A (Degree and/or
Career Option) in the Cerritos College Catalog, 9 units (not used above)
from the following classes: ACCT 101, BA 100, BA 101, BA 104, BA 108,
BA 109, BA 110, BA 116, BA 121, BA 124, BA 125, BA 126, BA 153, BA
155, BA 173, BA 204, BA 205, BA 208, BA 233, ECON 201, or ECON 201M,
ECON 202 or ECON 202M, any additional courses to reach a minimum
of 60 degree applicable units.
Plan B: To obtain a Plan B Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirement for Plan B (CSU) in the Cerritos College
Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a minimum of 60 degree
applicable units.
Plan C: To obtain a Plan C Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration of Certificate of Achievement classes, the
General Education (GE) requirements for Plan C Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for transfer to UC and CSU
in the Cerritos College Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a
minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements вЂ“ Students must meet the Math,
Reading, Writing, and Health and Wellness Proficiencies, complete
the required Certificate of Achievement classes listed above and the
requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree under Plan A, B, or C.
Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher in major/emphasis courses.
Plan A: To obtain a Plan A Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirements (18 units) for Plan A (Degree and/or
Career Option) in the Cerritos College Catalog, 9 units (not used above)
from the following classes: ACCT 101, BA 101, BA 104, BA 108, BA 109,
BA 116, BA 121, BA 124, BA 125, BA 126, BA 152, BA 153, BA 155, BA
157, BA 173, BA 204, BA 205, BA 208, BA 233, ECON 201, or ECON 201M,
ECON 202 or ECON 202M, any additional courses to reach a minimum
of 60 degree applicable units.
Plan B: To obtain a Plan B Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirement for Plan B (CSU) in the Cerritos College
Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a minimum of 60 degree
applicable units.
Plan C: To obtain a Plan C Associates in Arts Degree, complete
the Business Administration of Certificate of Achievement classes, the
General Education (GE) requirements for Plan C Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for transfer to UC and CSU
in the Cerritos College Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a
minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
BUSINESS MARKETING
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
BA 101
International Business
or BA 155
Introduction to Global Logistics
BA 110
Advertising
BA 114
Marketing
BA 121
Sales
BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
or JOUR 157 Principles of Public Relations
UNITS
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
(3)
BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES: (9-9.5 units)
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
3
BA 132
Computer Applications for Managers
3
or CIS 101* Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
or BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office
(3.5)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers 3
or SPCH 100* Fundamentals of Oral Communication
(3)
or SPCH 130* Fundamentals of Speaking
(3)
or BCOT 148 Effective Business Presentations
(3)
or BCOT 247* Managerial Business Communications
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
24-24.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
By substituting classes with (*), you can meet both Certificate of
Achievement and the AA Degree requirements.
Certificate of Achievement вЂ“ Complete the Business Essential courses
(9-9.5) and Department Requirements (15 units) with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ
or higher.
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DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
BA 50
Business Math for Managers
3
or MATH 60 Elementary Algebra
(4)
BA 104
Managing Cultural Diversity
3
BA 106
Human Resource Management
3
BA 107
Human Relations in Business
3
BA 108
Labor Management Relations
3
BA 109
Human Resource Development
3
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
3
or LAW 111 Business Law
(3)
BA 132
Computer Applications for Managers
3
or BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office
(3.5)
or CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers 3
or BCOT 148 Effective Business Presentations
(3)
or SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
(3)
BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
3
or BCOT 54 Business Writing for Managers
(3)
or BCOT 147 Business Communications
(3)
or ENGL 52 Introduction to College Composition
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS REQUIREMENTS:30/31
RECOMMENDED COURSES:
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
BA 208
Leadership for Women in Business
CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
ECON 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECON 201MPrinciples of Macroeconomics
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
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ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics
or ECON 202MPrinciples of Microeconomics
ENGL 100
Freshman Composition
MATH 80
Intermediate Algebra
SPCH 100
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
(3)
4
4
3
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the department requirements for a Certificate of
Achievement in Human Resource Management.
Plan A: To obtain an A.A. Degree, complete the department
requirements, take 12 units from the Recommended Courses, and
complete the requirements for Plan A (Degree and/or Career Option) in
the Cerritos College Catalog.
Plan B: To obtain an A.A. Degree using Plan B, complete the
department requirements, and complete the requirements for Plan B
(CSU General Education Requirements) in the Cerritos College Catalog.
Plan C: To obtain an A.A. Degree using Plan C, complete the
department requirements, and complete the requirements for Plan C
(Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum-IGETC-for
transfer to UC and CSU) in the Cerritos College Catalog.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable. Please see a business
Counselor or the respective department chairperson for additional
alternatives.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
UNITS
BA 101
International Business
3
BA 102
International Business Law
3
or BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
(3)
or LAW 111 Business Law
(3)
BA 114
Marketing
3
BA 120
Management-Accounting and Internal Control 3
or ACCT 100* Introduction to Accounting
(3)
BA 152
Fundamentals of Importing and Exporting
3
or BA 155
Introduction to Global Logistics
(3)
BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES: (9-9.5 UNITS)
BA 104
Managing Cultural Diversity
3
BA 132
Computer Applications for Managers
3
or CIS 101* Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
or BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office
(3.5)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills Managers
3
or SPCH 100* Fundamentals of Oral Communication
(3)
or SPCH 130* Fundamentals of Speaking
(3)
or BCOT 247* Managerial Business Communications
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
24-24.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
By substituting classes with (*), you can meet both Certificate of
Achievement and the AA Degree requirements.
Certificate of Achievement вЂ“ Complete the Business Essential
courses (9-9.5) and Department Requirements (15 units) with a grade
of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements вЂ“ Students must meet the
Math, Reading, Writing, and Health and Wellness Proficiencies, complete
the required Certificate of Achievement classes listed above and the
requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree under Plan A, B, or C.
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Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher in major/emphasis courses.
Plan A: To obtain a Plan A Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirements (18 units) for Plan A (Degree and/or
Career Option) in the Cerritos College Catalog, 9 units (not used above)
from the following classes: ACCT 101, BA 100, BA 104, BA 108, BA 109,
BA 110, BA 116, BA 121, BA 124, BA 125, BA 126, BA 152, BA 153, BA
155, BA 173, BA 204, BA 205, BA 208, BA 233, ECON 201, or ECON 201M,
ECON 202 or ECON 202M, any additional courses to reach a minimum
of 60 degree applicable units.
Plan B: To obtain a Plan B Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirement for Plan B (CSU) in the Cerritos College
Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a minimum of 60 degree
applicable units.
Plan C: To obtain a Plan C Associates in Arts Degree, complete
the Business Administration of Certificate of Achievement classes, the
General Education (GE) requirements for Plan C Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for transfer to UC and CSU
in the Cerritos College Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a
minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
UNITS
BA 106
Human Resource Management
3
BA 114
Marketing
3
BA 115
Management-Business
3
or BA 205
Organizational Leadership
(3)
or BA 208*
Leadership for Women in Business
(3)
BA 120
Management-Accounting and Internal Control 3
or ACCT 100* Introduction to Accounting
(3)
BA 118
Retail Management
3
or BA 123
Fundamentals of Retailing
3
BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES: (9-9.5 UNITS)
BA 107
Human Relations in Business
3
BA 132
Computer Applications for Managers
3
or CIS 101* Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
or BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office
(3.5)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers 3
or SPCH 100* Fundamentals of Oral Communication
(3)
or SPCH 130* Fundamentals of Speaking
(3)
or BCOT 148 Effective Business Presentations
(3)
or BCOT 247* Managerial Business Communications
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
24-24.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
By substituting classes with (*), you can meet both Certificate of
Achievement and the AA Degree requirements.
Certificate of Achievement вЂ“ Complete the Business Essential
courses (9-9.5) and Department Requirements (15 units) with a grade
of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements вЂ“ Students must meet the
Math, Reading, Writing, and Health and Wellness Proficiencies, complete
the required Certificate of Achievement classes listed above and the
requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree under Plan A, B, or C.
Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher in major/emphasis courses.
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Plan A: To obtain a Plan A Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirements (18 units) for Plan A (Degree and/or
Career Option) in the Cerritos College Catalog, 9 units (not used above)
from the following classes: ACCT 101, BA 100, BA 101, BA 104, BA 108,
BA 109, BA 110, BA 116, BA 121, BA 124, BA 125, BA 126, BA 152, BA
153, BA 155, BA 173, BA 204, BA 205, BA 208, BA 233, ECON 201, or
ECON 201M, ECON 202 or ECON 202M, any additional courses to reach
a minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
Plan B: To obtain a Plan B Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirement for Plan B (CSU) in the Cerritos College
Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a minimum of 60 degree
applicable units.
Plan C: To obtain a Plan C Associates in Arts Degree, complete
the Business Administration of Certificate of Achievement classes, the
General Education (GE) requirements for Plan C Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for transfer to UC and CSU
in the Cerritos College Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a
minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
Plan A: To obtain a Plan A Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirements (18 units) for Plan A (Degree and/or
Career Option) in the Cerritos College Catalog, 9 units (not used above)
from the following classes: ACCT 101, BA 100, BA 101, BA 104, BA 106,
BA 108, BA 109, BA 110, BA 116, BA 121, BA 124, BA 125, BA 126, BA 152,
BA 153, BA 155, BA 173, BA 204, BA 205, BA 208, BA 233, ECON 201, or
ECON 201M, ECON 202 or ECON 202M, any additional courses to reach
a minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
Plan B: To obtain a Plan B Associates in Arts Degree, complete the
Business Administration Certificate of Achievement classes, the General
Education (GE) requirement for Plan B (CSU) in the Cerritos College
Catalog, and any additional courses to reach a minimum of 60 degree
applicable units.
Plan C: To obtain a Plan C Associates in Arts Degree, complete
the Business Administration of Certificate of Achievement classes,
the General Education (GE) requirements for Plan C Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for transfer to UC and
CSU in the Cerritos College Catalog, and any additional courses to reach
a minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
UNITS
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
3
or LAW 111 Business Law
(3)
BA 114
Marketing
3
BA 115
Management-Business
3
or BA 117
Introduction to Supervision
(3)
BA 120
Management-Accounting and Internal Control 3
or ACCT 100* Introduction to Accounting
(3)
BA 153
Small Business Management
3
BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES: (9-9.5 UNITS)
BA 106
Human Resource Management
3
BA 132
Computer Applications for Managers
3
or CIS 101* Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
or BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office
(3.5)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers 3
or SPCH 100* Fundamentals of Oral Communication
(3)
or SPCH 130* Fundamentals of Speaking
(3)
or BCOT 148 Effective Business Presentations
(3)
or BCOT 247* Managerial Business Communications
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
24-24.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
By substituting classes with (*), you can meet both Certificate of
Achievement and the AA Degree requirements.
Certificate of Achievement вЂ“ Complete the Business Essential
courses (9-9.5) and Department Requirements (15 units) with a grade
of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements вЂ“ Students must meet the
Math, Reading, Writing, and Health and Wellness Proficiencies, complete
the required Certificate of Achievement classes listed above and the
requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree under Plan A, B, or C.
Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher in major/emphasis courses.
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GENERAL OFFICE
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
BCOT 60
Customer Service/Telephone Techniques
BCOT 96
Microsoft Powerpoint
BCOT 97
Microsoft Outlook
BCOT 112
Microsoft Word
BCOT 114
Introduction to Microsoft Office
BCOT 131
Beginning College Keyboarding &
Document Processing
BCOT 147
Business Communications
BCOT 152
Job Search in the Business Field
BCOT 161
Principles of Filing
BCOT 162
Business Spelling and Proofreading Skills
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
1
1.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3
1.5
1
3
вЂ”
23
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in General
Office. Complete General Education requirements and electives to achieve
a minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDATION: BCOT 63 to increase keyboarding speed and
employment
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see Business Counselors or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
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LEGAL SECRETARY
Please see Business Counselors or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
BCOT 60
Customer Service/Telephone Techniques
BCOT 80
Processing Law Office Documents
or LAW 57
Legal Document Procedures
BCOT 81
Legal Office Procedures
BCOT 96
Microsoft PowerPoint
BCOT 97
Microsoft Outlook
BCOT 112
Microsoft Word
BCOT 113
Microsoft Excel
BCOT 118
Microsoft Access for Office Technology
BCOT 147
Business Communications
BCOT 152
Job Search in the Business Field
BCOT 155
Administrative Secretarial Procedures
BCOT 161
Principles of Filing
BCOT 162 Business Spelling and Proofreading Skills
LAW 101
Introduction to Law
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
1
2
(3)
4
1.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
1.5
3
1.5
4
1
3
3
вЂ”
34/35
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Legal Secretary
and complete the general education requirements and electives to
achieve a minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
RECOMMENDATION: BCOT 63 to increase keyboarding speed and
employability
NOTE: Completion of BCOT 96, BCOT 97, BCOT 112, BCOT 113, and
BCOT 118 will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Certification test.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this Certificate/
A.A. degree is non-transferrable.
Please see a business counselor or the respective department chairperson
for additional alternatives.
SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
BCOT 60
Customer Service/Telephone Techniques
BCOT 96
Microsoft PowerPoint
BCOT 97
Microsoft Outlook BCOT 112
Microsoft Word
BCOT 113
Microsoft Excel
BCOT 118
Microsoft Access for Office Technology
BCOT 147
Business Communications
BCOT 152
Job Search in the Business Field
BCOT 155
Administrative Secretarial Procedures
BCOT 161
Principles of Filing
BCOT 162
Business Spelling and Proofreading Skills
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
1
1.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
1.5
3
1.5
4
1
3
вЂ”
25
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this Certificate.
NOTE: Completetion of BCOT 96, BCOT 97, BCOT 112, BCOT 113, and
BCOT 118 will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
certification test.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD
This program welcomes students from diverse cultural and ethnic
backgrounds. Male students are encouraged to investigate career
opportunities in Child Development. The Child Development
Department offers several different options for the student interested
in working with young children. All full-time Child Development
Instructors are available to advise students.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
REQUIRED CORE (24 UNITS)
CD 110
Child Development
CD 124
Teaching in a Diverse Society
CD 139
Observation, Assessment, and Positive
Guidance of Childhood Behavior
CDEC 111
Principles and Practices in
Early Childhood Education
CDEC 112
Introduction of Curriculum
CDEC 113
The Child, Family, and Community
CDEC 161
Health, Safety and Nutrition
CDEC 164
Practicum Field Experience
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
24
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“ transferable
units (2) The California State University-General Education-Breadth
pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum of 18 semester
or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by
the community college district (4) Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or better in all courses
required for the major or area of emphasis.
A. Child Development Department Verifications вЂ“ The verifications
are designed to meet the minimum requirements of the Department
of Social Services to teach in licensed private preschools and childcare
programs. This is an entry-level career choice. The student is encouraged
to pursue additional units in Child Development to advance in the field.
Applications for the following Verifications of Completion must be made
at the Health Occupations Division office any time after the completion
of courses.
1. Associate Teacher Verification of Completion* вЂ“
Complete the following courses:
COURSES CD 110
Child Development
CDEC 111
Principles and Practices in
Early Childhood Education
CDEC 112
Introduction of Curriculum
CDEC 113
The Child, Family, and Community
UNITS
3
3
3
3
Three of the four above courses must be completed at Cerritos College
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2. Preschool Director Verification of Completion* вЂ“
Complete the following courses:
COURSES CD 110
Child Development
CDEC 66
Administration and Supervision
of Early Childhood Education
CDEC 111
Principles and Practices in
Early Childhood Education
CDEC 112
Introduction of Curriculum
CDEC 113
The Child, Family, and Community
2. Child Development/Preschool Director Certificate of Achievement*
UNITS
3
3
Add one of the 6-unit Optional Specialties (your choice):
6 Unit Optional Specialty
3
3
3
Next complete these three classes:
Four of the five above courses must be completed at Cerritos
College
B. Certificates of Achievement вЂ“ This is a carefully planned course
of classes that will meet requirements of the Department of Social
Services and the Child Development Permit as well as when combined
with the required general education classes will lead to an A.A. in Child
Development. This offers even greater career options. Petitions for the
Certificate of Achievement must be made through the Cerritos College
office of Admissions and Records. The deadline for submitting petitions
is listed in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
1. Child Development/Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement*
REQUIRED CORE COURSES UNITS
CD 110
Child Development
3
CDEC 111
Principles and Practices in
Early Childhood Education
3
CDEC 112
Introduction of Curriculum
3
CDEC 113
The Child, Family, and Community
3
CD 124
Teaching in a Diverse Society
3
CD 139
Observation, Assessment, and
Positive Guidance of Childhood Behavior
3
CDEC 161
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
3
CDEC 164
Practicum Field Experience (See note below)
3
вЂ”
Total Certificate Units 24
Optional Specialties* (6 additional units required for A.A. Degree)
вЂў Specialties also meet the вЂњ6 specialization unitsвЂќ required at the
Master Teacher level of the Permit
вЂў Courses for specialties also meet general education required вЂњelectiveвЂќ
units. Meet with a counselor for accepted вЂњelectiveвЂќ units.
Infant/Toddler Specialization
CDIT 151
Infant and Toddler Development
CDIT 152
Infant and Toddler Program
Special Education Specialization
CDSE 50
Survey of Special Education
CDSE 52
Special Education Inclusion in
Early Childhood Programs
ECE Curriculum Planning Specialization
(Choose 2 out of the 4 below)
CDEC 62
Exploring Creative Art Expression by Children
CDEC 63
Early Childhood Experiences in
Language Arts and Social Sciences
CDEC 65
Music and Movement for Children
CDEC 133
Early Childhood Experiences in
Math and Sciences
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Start with:
Units
Child Development/Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement 24
3
3
Units
6
Courses Units
CDEC 66
Administration and Supervision of
Early Childhood Education Programs
(offered in Fall semester only)
3
CDEC 67
Advanced Administration and Supervision of
Early Childhood Education Programs
(offered in Spring semester only)
3
CDEC 230
Adult Supervision in Child Care Programs
3
вЂ”
Total Certificate Units
39
C. A.A. Degree вЂ“ Child Development* вЂ“ This option requires one of
the Certificates of Achievement (Child Development/Early Childhood +
6 unit Optional Specialty OR Child Development/Preschool Director +
6 unit Optional Specialty) and the required general education courses
at Cerritos College. Some courses may be transferable; see college
catalog and counselor for more information. Petitions for the Certificate
of Achievement must be made through the Cerritos College office of
Admissions and Records. The deadline for submitting petitions is listed
in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
D. The Child Development Permit вЂ“ The Child Development Permit
is granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and
entitles the holder to teach in state and federally funded programs. This
is an expanded career choice and has levels of advancement. The Child
Development Department recommends that all Child Development
students aspire to the Child Development Permit. Application for
the permit is made through the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing. (Please refer to the attached Child Development Permit
Matrix.)
вЂў Assistant Teacher
вЂў Associate Teacher
вЂў Teacher
вЂў Master Teacher
вЂў Site Supervisor
вЂў Program Director
3
3
*All courses not completed at Cerritos College must be comparable in
content, units, and granted by a college or university accredited by the
Western Association of School and Colleges. Equivalencies must be
determined by the Child Development Department Chairperson.
3
3
3
3
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
COMPUTER SCIENCES
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR
TRANSFER (AS-T)
REQUIRED CORE: (28 UNITS)
UNITS
CIS 183
Java Programming
3
CIS 292
Data Structures
3
CIS 231
Computer Organization and
Assembly Language Programming
3
CIS 185 Discrete Structures
3
MATH 170 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4
MATH 190 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
PHYS 201 Engineering Physics
4
PHYS 202 Engineering Physics
4
вЂ”
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:28
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER
REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
3
CIS 280
Object-Oriented Programming in C++
3
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
PHYS 201
Engineering Physics
4
вЂ”
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a minimum
of 60 units.
ISERIES 400 SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
CIS 52*
Data Processing Mathematics
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 140
Query/400
CIS 141
iSeries 400 Operations
or CIS 142A AS/400 Operations Part 1
and CIS 142B AS/400 Operations/FacilitiesвЂ“Part 2
CIS 175
RPG Programming
CIS 207
Database Design and SQL
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UNITS
3
3.5
1
3
(1.5)
(1.5)
3
3
CIS 222
Advanced RPG Programming
or CIS 223 Visual RPG Programming
CIS 240
iSeries 400 Control Language Programming
BCOT 147** Business Communications
or ENGL 52** Introduction to College Composition
or ENGL 100** Freshman Composition
or ENGL 155** Technical Writing
Choose 5 units from the following courses:
CIS 70A
Networking Fundamentals
CIS 121
Internet for Information System/
Information Technology
CIS 141A
Operations Navigator
iSeries (AS/400)
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
CIS 182
Java Programming
CIS 186
Visual Basic.NET Programming
CIS 205
Programming in HTML for the World Wide
Web
CIS 271/272 CIS Occupational Work Experience
273/274
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
3.5
(3)
3
3
(3)
(4)
(3)
3.5
1.5
1.5
3
3.5
3.5
1.5
1/2/3/4
вЂ”
31.5/32
*Meets General Education requirement, may substitute MATH 60.
**Meets A.A. Degree General Education requirement, may substitute
ENGL 100.
NOTE: CIS 52 or CIS 103 meets A.A. Degree General Education
Communication and Analytical Thinking requirement.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer
and Information Sciences IBM AS/400 Specialist and complete General
Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see SEM/CIS Counselors or the respective department for
additional alternatives.
MICROCOMPUTER SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
CIS 58A
PC Operating System A+ Certification
CIS 58B
PC Core Hardware A+ Certification
CIS 102
Introduction to Microcomputer Hardware
and Applications Software
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 151
Microsoft Excel for Information Systems/
Information Technology
CIS 155
Microsoft Access
CIS 170A
Networking Fundamentals
CIS 200A
Apple Mac OS Support Essentials
ENGL 100** Freshman Composition
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: UNITS
3.5
3.5
3
3.5
3.5
3
3.5
3.5
4
вЂ”
31
**Meets A.A. Degree General Education requirement.
NOTE: CIS 102, and 103 meet A.A. Degree General Education
Communication and Analytical Thinking requirement.
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for Certificate of Achievement in Computer
and Information Sciences Microcomputer Specialist and complete
General Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum
of 60 units.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see counselors or the respective department for additional
alternatives.
NETWORK/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 170A
Networking Fundamentals
CIS 170B
Network+ Certification
CIS 170D
Introduction to TCP/IP
CIS 170E
Router Configurations and Protocol
CIS 170F
Advanced Switching and Routing
CIS 170G
Wide Area Networks
CIS 200A
Apple Mac OS Support Essentials
CIS 212
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Administration
CIS 213F
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
CIS 214
Unix
Choose 3.5 units from the following courses:
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 170L
Cybersecurity Fundamental
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3
вЂ”
32.5
3.5
3.5
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements of a Certificate of Achievement in Computer
and Information Sciences Network/System Administration certificate
and complete General Education requirements and electives to achieve
a minimum of 60 units.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
OPERATOR
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
CIS 52*
Data Processing Mathematics
3
CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
or CIS 102 Introduction to Microcomputer Hardware
and Applications Software
(3)
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
3.5
CIS 141
iSeries 400 Operations
3
CIS 141A
Operations Navigator iSeries (AS/400) 1.5
CIS 240
iSeries 400 Control Language Programming
3
BCOT 147** Business Communications
3
or ENGL 52** Introduction to College Composition
(3)
or ENGL 100** Freshman Composition
(4)
or ENGL 155** Technical Writing
(3)
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Choose 15 units from the following courses:
BCOT 52
Data Entry
CIS 58A
PC Operating System A+ Certification
CIS 70A
Networking Fundamentals
CIS 75
SQL Administration and Implementation
CIS 105
Using Microsoft Windows
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
CIS 201
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 207
Database Design and SQL
CIS 212
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Administration
CIS 214
Unix and Linux Operating Systems
CIS 271/272 CIS Occupational Work Experience
273/274
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
2
3.5
3
3
1.5
3
3
3
3.5
3
1/2/3/4
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*Meets General Education requirement, may substitute MATH 60.
**Meets A.A. Degree General Education requirements.
NOTE: CIS 52, 101, 102, or 103 meet A.A. Degree General Education
Communication and Analytical Thinking requirement.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer
and Information Sciences Operator and complete General Education
requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
Please see a counselor or the respective department for additional
alternatives.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
PROGRAMMER
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARMENT REQUIREMENTS
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
CIS 182
Java Programming
CIS 207
Database Design and SQL
or CIS 208A Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
or CIS 208B Oracle Database Applications
CIS 214
Unix
CIS 280X
Object-Oriented Programming in C++
CIS 282
Advanced Java Programming
CIS 292
Data Structures
ENGL 100** Freshman Composition
UNITS
3.5
3
3.5
3.5
(3.5)
(3.5)
3
3.5
3.5
3
4
Choose at least 6 units from the following courses:
CIS 126
JavaScript for Nonprogrammers
3.5
CIS 160 Web Page Development
3.5
CIS 170L
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
3.5
CIS 186
Visual Basic.NET Programming
3.5
CIS 201
Systems Analysis and Design
3
CIS 202A
Project Management for Information
Technology
3.5
CIS 202B
Microsoft Project
3.5
CIS 205
Programming in HTML for the World Wide Web1.5
CIS 207
Database Design and SQL
3.5
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CIS 208A
Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
CIS 208B
Oracle Database Applications
CIS 271/272/ Computer and Information Sciences
273/274
Occupational Work Experience
CIS 285A
ASP.NET Programming
CIS 286
Software Development with C#
CIS 288
Mobile Application Development
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
3.5
3.5
Complete general education requirements and electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
1/2/3/4
3.5
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
36.5
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see S.E.M. counselors or the respective department for
additional alternatives.
A student has to take at least 36.5 units because that in the
minimum.
** Meets A.A. Degree General Education requirements.
NOTE: CIS 103 meets the A.A. Degree general education requirement
for the Communication and Analytical Thinking category.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer
and Information Sciences Programmer and complete general education
requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable. Please see counselors or the
respective department for additional alternatives.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
SYSTEMS ANALYST
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
or CIS 102
Introduction to Microcomputer Hardware and
Application Software
(3)
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
3.5
CIS 151
Microsoft Excel for Information Systems/
Information Technology
3.5
CIS 160
Web Page Development
3.5
or CIS 180 Programming in C/C++
(3)
or CIS 182
Java Programming
(3.5)
or CIS 186
Visual Basic.Net Programming
(3.5)
CIS 201
Systems Analysis and Design
3
CIS 202A
Project Management for Information
Technology
3.5
CIS 202B
Microsoft Project
3.5
CIS 207
Database Design and SQL
3.5
or CIS 208A Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
(3.5)
ENGL 100** Freshman Composition
4
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
30.5/31
NOTE: CIS 101, 102, or 103 meets A.A. Degree general education
communication and analytical thinking requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for Certificate of Achievement in Computer
and Information Sciences-System Analyst.
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COSMETOLOGY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT вЂ“ FULL TIME STUDENT
UNITS
COS 60A
Introductory Cosmetology I
10.0
COS 60B
Introductory Cosmetology II
10.0
or COS 70A Introductory Cosmetology
(8.0)
COS 61A
Intermediate Cosmetology I
10.0
and COS 61B Intermediate Cosmetology II
10.0
or COS 70B Intermediate Cosmetology
(8.0)
or COS 54
Introductory Esthetician
(10.0)
and COS 54A Advanced Esthetician
(10.0)
вЂ”
MINIMUM UNITS REQUIRED
40.0 (38.0)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT вЂ“ PART TIME STUDENTS
UNITS
COS 60A
Introductory Cosmetology I
10.0
or COS 71A Introductory Cosmetology
(4.0)
COS 60B
Introductory Cosmetology II
10.0
or COS 71B Introductory Cosmetology II
(4.0)
COS 61A
Intermediate Cosmetology I
10.0
or COS 72A Intermediate Cosmetology I
(4.0)
COS 61B
Intermediate Cosmetology II
10.0
or COS 72B Intermediate Cosmetology II
(4.0)
COS 62A
Advanced Cosmetology I
10.0
or COS 73A Advanced Cosmetology I
(4.0)
or COS 54
Introductory Esthetician
(10.0)
and COS 54A Advanced Esthetician
(10.0)
вЂ”
MINIMUM UNITS REQUIRED
44.0 (32.0)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Meet the requirements of a Certificate of Achievement in
Cosmetology.
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above requirements for a
Certificate of Achievement; (2) The Associate of Arts Degree General
Education requirements; and (3) electives as needed.
The curriculum prepares the student for the State Board of
Cosmetology Examination. Students enrolling in the Cosmetology
Program should contact the Cosmetology Department or a Cosmetology
counselor for information regarding the cost of the kit, uniforms, and
books.
ESTHETICIAN
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
REQUIREMENT COURSES
COS 54
Introductory Esthetician
COS 54A
Advanced Esthetician
or COS 61B Inermediate Cosmetology
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
UNITS
10
10
(10)
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The curriculum prepares the student for the State Board of
Cosmetology Examination for Esthetician. Students enrolling in the
Esthetician Major Requirements should contact the Cosmetology
Department for information regarding the cost of the kit, uniforms, and
books.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The completion of 60 units to include: 1) the above requirements for
a Certificate of Achievement, 2) The Associate of Arts Degree General
Education course requirements and 3) electives as needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: TH 123 - Stage Make-up, BA 153Small Business Management.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
CULINARY ARTS
CHEFвЂ™S TRAINING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CA 65
Food Costing
CA 101
Introduction to Food Service Safety and
Sanitation
CA 152
Introduction to Commercial Food Production
CA 153
Commercial Food Production: Pantry Items
CA 154
Commercial Food Production: Meats and
Poultry
CA 160
Foods Purchase and Control
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
UNITS
2
1
6
9.5
9.5
3
вЂ”
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above requirements for the
Certificate of Achievement, (2) the Associate in Arts Degree requirements,
and (3) electives as needed.
Additional Expenses: Students will be required to purchase a set of
knives and two sets of uniforms.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Employment in foods industry as
sous chef or chef steward. Also, short order cook pantry person, garde
helper, or roast cook.
PROFESSIONAL BAKING AND PASTRY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CA 80
Introduction to Baking Skills
CA 81
Professional Baking & Pastry Production I
CA 82
Professional Baking & Pastry Production II
CA 101
Introduction to Food Service Safety and
Sanitation
CA 160
Foods Purchase and Control
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
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UNITS
4
5
5
1
3
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the above requirements for Certificate of Achievement. Plus
for an A.A. Degree the student must complete the A.A. Degree General
Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Employment as a professional baker,
pastry chef, pastry cook, or speciality baker.
DANCE
MAJOR REQUIRMENTS
DANC 100
Dance Appreciation
DANC 101
History of Dance
DANC 105
Introduction to Dance Movement
DANC 106A
Beginning Ballet
DANC 106B
Intermediate Ballet
DANC 108A
Dance, Modern, Beginning
DANC 108B
Dance, Modern, Intermediate
DANC 110
Commercial Dance
TOTAL
UNITS
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
____
19
CHOREOGRAPHY OR PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS
Optional: For students wishing additional dance experience in the
areas of choreography or performance.
DANC 120
DANC 131
DANC 133
DANC 134
DANC 136
Partnering for Dance
Dance Notation
Dance Production
Dance Performance
Dance Repertory
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES
DANC 50
Individualized Dance Development
DANC 107
Ballet Variations
DANC 109
Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World
DANC 121
Latin Social
DANC 122
Middle Eastern Dance
DANC 123
African Dance
DANC 124
Hip Hop Dance
DANC 125
Introduction to Ballroom Dance
DANC 132
Dance of Digital Technology
DANC 135
Dance Workshop
DANC 140
Beginning Jazz Dance
DANC 141
Intermediate Jazz Dance
DANC 142
Beginning Tap Dance
DANC 143
Intermediate Tap Dance
DANC 144
Dance for Musical Theatre
PE 138
Yoga
PE 139
Pilates Conditioning
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the above major requirements and all A.A. Degree
education requirements for a total of least 60 units.
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DENTAL ASSISTING
Curriculum leads to a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility to
write both the California State Board Examination as a Registered Dental
Assistant and the National Certifying Board Examination as a Certified
Dental Assistant.
PROGRAM MISSION
In addition to the philosophy of the College, the mission of the Dental
Assisting Department is to provide the community with Registered
Dental Assistants who are capable of working with the dental team
to attain the shared goal of providing the best possible care for their
patients.
PROGRAM GOALS
1. To prepare the dental assisting student for employment as a
dental health care professional.
2. To prepare the dental assisting student to be a safe and
competent dental health care professional by being in
compliance with both Federal and California State standards
and regulations.
3. To provide the dental assisting student with academic
knowledge and skill competence to qualify for both California
and National Certification examinations.
4. To provide curriculum that will offer opportunities for the
student to develop competency in basic business office
procedures.
5. To provide the student with opportunities to develop
competency in the use of safety techniques, exposing,
developing and mounting of radio graphs.
6. Upon satisfactory completion of the radiation course, provide
the student with California State radiation certification.
7. To provide the student with opportunities to qualify for
coronal polishing certification.
8. To provide the student with opportunities to qualify for Pit
and Fissure Sealant certification.
9. To encourage the dental assisting student to develop a sense of
responsibility and accountability in his/her professional role
as a dental assistant.
10. To encourage the commitment by the dental assisting student
to continue his/her education which assures professional
and personal development throughout his/her career in the
profession of dental assisting.
LENGTH AND KIND OF PROGRAM
The program is three terms in length (Fall, Spring, and six-week
Summer Session). General Education and Dental Assisting classes are
scheduled on the college campus and clinical experiences in patient care
are scheduled at selected dental schools and private dental offices.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Academic requirements
a. High school graduation or satisfactory scores on the
General Education Development (GED) examination
(given at most adult education centers).
b. A 2.0 grade point average in all high school and college
courses. If high school GPA is less than 2.0, at least 12
units of college course work with a GPA of 2.0 or higher is
required.
c. Completion of ENGL 20 or equivalent with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ
or higher, or a score on the English Assessment/Placement
test sufficient for placement in ENGL 52 or higher.
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APPLICATION & ADMISSION PROCEDURES
1. Applicants must submit to the Health Occupations Division
the following items no later than May 15, unless noted
otherwise:
a. Completed application signed by the applicant and
returned by May 15.
b. High school (or equivalent) and college transcripts of all
work completed. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted
with application. Official transcripts must be submitted
prior to the completion of the first semester of the
program.
c. Cerritos College English Placement/Assessment test
scores or indication by a counselor that English clearance
has been met through equivalent courses or activities.
d. Applicants completing admission requirements during
the spring session must submit a final grade to the Health
Occupations Division before May 30.
e. Verification of typing/keyboarding (computer) high
school course with a вЂњBвЂќ or higher or college course with
a вЂњCвЂќ or higher. Alternative: applicants may demonstrate
competence through testing proficiencies verifying typing
skills at a speed of 45 wpm. This may be achieved
concurrent with the program.
f. Verification of dental employment work experience (if
applicable).
2. Applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements
are assigned a number for admission by a randomized
computer selection process.
3. Notification of admission to the program will be done by mail
after May 30.
4. Admitted students and alternates will be required to
attend a mandatory orientation meeting in July. During the
orientation, information will be given regarding textbooks,
uniforms, registration procedures, and other relevant
matters.
HEALTH
1. Physical exam and immunizations records must be completed
during the first semester of the program. All costs are the
responsibility of the student.
2. A valid Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) certification must be obtained after acceptance into
the program and before the second week of the fall semester.
It must be obtained through an American Heart Association
Provider. The CPR card must be valid throughout the program.
3. Applicants must present evidence of physical fitness and
ability to perform tasks required of a dental assistant.
Employment in this field requires good vision, hearing, and
the ability to communicate verbally, nonverbally, and through
written word. Students must have the ability to comprehend,
analyze, and evaluate patientsвЂ™ charts in order to provide
appropriate treatment. Students must be able to record in
the patientsвЂ™ charts and have manual dexterity to use small
instruments to provide patient care.
4. The essential requirements of a dental assistant are used in
consideration of admission, retention and graduation from
the Cerritos College program. Graduates are expected to be
fully qualified to enter the profession as an Assistant. It is the
responsibility of the student with disabilities to contact the
Disabled Student Programs and Services Office and provide
verification of the disability and resulting limitations.
Students are responsible to make advance request for those
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accommodations that he or she feel are reasonable and
needed to execute the essential requirements described
above.
EXPENSES
1. See Cerritos College Catalog for complete list of Cerritos
College enrollment fees and out-of-state resident fees.
2. Students may expect to pay approximately $1,500 for dental
assisting project fees, uniforms, and books.
3. Students are responsible for their own living accommodations,
including uniform laundry and transportation to extended
campuses.
4. Physical exam and immunization expenses are the studentвЂ™s
responsibility.
5. Upon successful completion of program requirements, the
student is eligible to take the State Board Registered Dental
Assisting exam and the National Certified Dental Assisting
exam (approximately $725 - costs incurred by student).
6. Upon successful completion of all program requirements,
the student will be eligible to receive and wear the Dental
Assisting pin which is given at a graduation ceremony. The
cost of the pin is incurred by the student.
ATTENDANCE, SCHOLARSHIP, PROMOTION
1. Attendance: Due to the nature of the Dental Assisting
program all students are expected to observe the attendance
requirements set by the Dental Assisting department at
Cerritos College (see student handbook).
2 Scholarship and Promotion: Successful completion of all
levels of course work is necessary for completion of and
graduation from the program of study. In order to complete
the program, he student must maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher whether enrolled in combined lecture/lab courses,
practicums, or clinical experiences. When content is tiered,
each level must be completed according to identified criteria.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are
eligible to receive either the Certificate and/or Associate in Arts degree.
GUIDELINES FOR WITHDRAWAL, DISMISSAL, AND REINSTATEMENT
1.Withdrawal
a. Withdrawal (вЂњWвЂќ) may be initiated by either the student
or the instructor. Dates for withdrawal without a grade
are indicated in the Cerritos College Schedule of Classes.
b. When a student is failing clinically, he/she will be
encouraged to withdraw from the course. If the clinical
failure is related to unsafe clinical practice, and the
student does not withdraw when advised to do so, the
instructor shall drop the student from the course. A
student who has withdrawn or been dropped from a
course may not attend after the withdrawal date.
2. Dismissal (Failure) - Criteria for dismissal from course or
program may include:
a. Final grade below вЂњCвЂќ in required dental assisting course.
b. Failure to meet attendance requirements.
c. Behavior not consistent with Dental Assisting Code
of Ethics and the departmentвЂ™s вЂњCode of Ethics and
ResponsibilitiesвЂќ.
d. Failure to comply with established Cerritos College or
Dental Assisting department regulations and policies.
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e. Failure to meet stated objectives in the coursework.
f. Placing self or others in physical and/or emotional
jeopardy.
g. In critical cases, such as unsafe clinical performance,
dismissal may occur without prior warning or probation.
This action requires the concurrence of the Dental
Assisting Program Director, Instructional Dean of Health
Occupations and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
3. Reinstatement
a. Students applying for readmission to the Dental Assisting
Program after withdrawal or dismissal must write a letter
requesting readmission, addressed to the Director of the
Dental Assisting Program.
b. Following information must be included in the letter:
1) Circumstances surrounding the withdrawal or
dismissal
2) Activities pursued in the interim that demonstrate
improvement in the problem areas
3) Reason for requesting readmission
4) School term for which readmission is requested
c. Students seeking readmission after one withdrawal/
dismissal from the Cerritos College Dental Assisting
Program/course will be reinstated contingent upon lab
space availability in the priority order of date and time
the readmission request is received in the Dental Assisting
Department.
d. Readmission request letters will be accepted only after
letters from the program director have been mailed
acknowledging student withdrawal or dismissal. These
letters are mailed after the end of the school term in which
the withdrawal occurred and are mailed at the same time
to all students who did not successfully complete the
term. All students requesting readmission will have equal
opportunity to apply for space available.
e. No student shall be reinstated after two withdrawals/
dismissals from the Cerritos College Dental Assisting
Program/course. A student who has acquired two
withdrawals/dismissals shall have exceeded the repeat
policy of the program and shall have no further chance of
reentry.
f. A student who withdraws from the program for personal
reasons (e.g. pregnancy, illness, family crisis, financial
difficulties, etc.) will be given additional consideration
through faculty review, upon the studentвЂ™s request
describing such reasons.
GRADUATION
1. Graduation Requirements:
a. Completion of all Dental Assisting course work with a
grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
b. Verification of typing/computer proficiency.
c. Completion of ENGL 52, or equivalent, with a grade of
a вЂњCвЂќ or higher or satisfactory completion of the English
Placement Process with eligibility for ENGL 100.
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LICENSURE
The State of California Board of Dental Auxiliaries requires all
applicants for the RDA Exam to:
1. Supply their U.S. Social Security Number
2. Complete a Livescan Fingerprint record
a. If the applicant has been convicted or plead guilty to
any crime in the USA, its territories, military court or
foreign country which includes a plea of no contest or any
conviction that has been set aside or deferred pursuant
to sections 1000 or 1203.4 of the Penal Code, including
infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies must provide
detail information regarding the conviction to complete
the processing of the application and the State will
determine if the individual does qualify to take the RDA
exam.
DISCLAIMER
The program has made every reasonable effort to determine that
everything stated in the catalog is accurate. Matters contained herein,
are subject to change without notice by the administration of the
department for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial
support or for any reason, at the discretion of the Program. The Program
further reserves the right to add, amend or repeal any of the rules,
regulations, policies and procedures, consistent with applicable law.
DENTAL ASSISTING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
FIRST SEMESTER
DA 51
Applied Dental Science I
DA 52
Dental Radiography I
DA 53
Introduction to Chairside Assisting
DA 54
Introduction to Operatory Procedures
UNITS
4
2
3
4
вЂ”
13
SECOND SEMESTER
DA 61
Applied Dental Science II
DA 62
Dental Radiography II
DA 63
Advanced Chairside Assisting
DA 64
Dental Office Management
DA 65
Clinical I Dental Schools
3
2
4
2
3
вЂ”
14
SUMMER SESSION
DA 75
Clinical II Cooperative Office Training
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
5
вЂ”
32
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(May be taken prior to or following Certificate of Achievement)
Meet all the requirements as listed for the Certificate of Achivement
in Dental Assisting. For an A.A. Degree, a student must also take
electives and General Education to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
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DENTAL HYGIENE
A registered dental hygienist is a preventive oral health professional
licensed in dental hygiene who provides educational, clinical and
therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of
optimal oral health.
The Dental Hygiene Program is a two-year degree program and
includes one summer session. Upon completion of the program,
graduating students will receive an Associate in Arts Degree in Dental
Hygiene and will qualify to take the National and State Board Dental
Hygiene Examinations. Successful passage of the examinations qualifies
the graduate to practice dental hygiene in the State of California.
A career in dental hygiene offers multiple opportunities in a
variety of settings. A registered dental hygienist may work in such
practice settings as: private dental offices and dental clinics; federal,
state and local health departments or associated institutions; hospitals
and nursing homes; school districts or departments of education;
educational programs for dental, dental hygiene and dental assisting
students; private business/industry; correctional facilities; private and
public centers for pediatric, geriatric and other individuals/groups with
special needs; or health maintenance organizations.
Applicants desiring employment in this field are required to have
good vision and the ability to communicate orally. In addition, they
must have the capacity to comprehend, analyze, evaluate and record in
patientsвЂ™ charts, and have the dexterity to use small dental instruments
to provide dental hygiene care.
GOALS AND PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
The philosophy of the Associate Degree Dental Hygiene Program
was developed to reflect the philosophy of Cerritos College.
The Dental Hygiene Department believes the program should
provide opportunities for the student to reach her/his greatest potential
in the profession of dental hygiene so she/he may achieve a sense of
dignity, value, and personal worth in the community and in the world of
work regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity.
The goals of the dental hygiene program are as follows:
I. To graduate an individual who is competent in providing
preventive, educational, and therapeutic dental health
services.
A. Graduates must be competent in providing dental
hygiene care for the child, adolescent, adult, geriatric,
and medically compromised patient.
B. Graduates must be competent in providing the dental
hygiene process of care which includes assessment,
planning, implementation, and evaluation.
C. Graduates must be competent in providing dental hygiene
care for all types of periodontal disease including patients
who exhibit moderate to severe periodontal disease.
D. Graduates must be competent in providing appropriate
life support measure for medical emergencies that may
be encountered in dental hygiene practice.
II. To instill within the student a philosophical appreciation of
ethical and moral values suited to the laws of the community
as outlined by the American Dental HygienistвЂ™s Association
and the American Dental Association.
A. Graduates must be competent in applying ethical, legal,
and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support
of oral health care services.
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III.To encourage the student to develop professional behavior
that is founded in evidence-based decision making, selfdirected learning, and self-assessment to enhance professional
competence.
A. Graduates must be competent in the application of selfassessment skills to prepare them for life-long learning.
B. Graduates must be competent in the evaluation of current
scientific literature.
C. Graduates must be competent in problem solving
strategies related to comprehensive patient care and
management of patients.
IV. To graduate an individual who is competent in providing
health education programs to the community supporting
total health through the promotion of optimal oral health.
A. Graduates must be competent in interpersonal and
communication skills to effectively interact with diverse
population groups.
B. Graduates must be competent in assessing, planning,
implementing, and evaluating community-based oral
health programs including health promotion and disease
prevention activities.
V. To promote patient satisfaction of the dental hygiene care
provided by the student clinician.
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
I. PREREQUISITES
A. CHEM 100, A&P 200, A&P 201, (or A&P 150 and A&P 151), HO
152 and MICR 200 or equivalent with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or
higher.
B. The acceptance of college work previously completed is at
the discretion of Cerritos College and the Dental Hygiene
Department. Factors such as elapsed time since the course was
completed and grades will be used in determining whether a
previously completed course can be accepted towards fulfillment
of the graduation requirement. Five years is usually considered
maximum elapsed time.
C. Graduates of foreign dental and dental hygiene programs will not
be given priority. Recency of course work still applies.
D. In an attempt to increase eligibility by repeating a prerequisite
course to obtain a higher grade, the Dental Hygiene Department
will allow any prerequisite course to be repeated a maximum of
ONE time, and will accept the higher of the two grades earned.
E. A valid CPR certification including health care provider
cardiopulmonary resuscitation with an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) is required prior to enrolling in Dental
Hygiene program courses and must be kept current. CPR courses
approved by the State Board are given through the American
Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
II. REQUIRED TESTS AND INFORMATION
A. Cerritos College Assessment Tests Battery
Receive satisfactory scores on the Cerritos College Assessment/
Placement Tests or achieve clearance by taking the appropriate
college courses. A 12th grade reading level is required for
admission into the program. Students must have clearance for
ENGL 100, MATH 80, and READ 54 or equivalent.
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B. Preliminary Transcript Evaluation
It is the studentвЂ™s responsibility to make an appointment with the
Counseling Department at Cerritos College to verify equivalent
prerequisites and other courses required in the program. The
Preliminary Transcript Evaluation must be filled out and signed
by a Cerritos College counselor and then submitted to the Health
Occupations Division Office along with your Dental Hygiene
application. To complete this procedure, the student must have a
official copies of all transcripts from previously attended colleges
and documentation of courses in progress.
C. Application forms
If not presently enrolled in courses at Cerritos College, apply for
admission to the college at the Admissions and Records Office
in the Administration building or apply online at www.cerritos.
edu. You will be assigned a student number which you will need
to make an appointment with a Dental Hygiene counselor or to
attend an application workshop.
D. Work Experience
For every related work experience listed, a Verification of Dental
Employment form must be completed and mailed to the Health
Occupations Division Office. Additional forms are available upon
request in the Health Occupations Division Office or online at
www.cerritos.edu (dental hygiene). Letters of recommendation
are not considered.
III. SELECTION PROCEDURES
A. Academic evaluation
1. All required documents, including Dental Hygiene
application, preliminary transcript evaluation, verification of
dental employment forms, copy of RDA or RDAEF License,
ALL official college transcripts, and work-in-progress must
be in our possession in the Health Occupations Division
Office, by April 1 (of the year of application). It is the
applicants responsibility to verify all information has been
received by the deadline.
2. Points will be earned for the following criteria:
a. Grade Point Average in prerequisites
b. Number of units completed up to 60 semester units
c. Overall Grade Point Average for all college courses
d. Additional science courses with a grade of вЂњBвЂќ or higher
e. Related dental work experience
3. Selection will be based upon academic evaluation and data
obtained from the application forms. Candidates will be
notified of their application status by mail during the month
of May.
B. Health Forms
Physical examinations,immunization,TB testing and background
checks are required prior to patient care and taking the licensure
examinations. Health and immunization forms will be issued
to those applicants who are accepted in the program. Dental
health professionals may be exposed to contagious diseases
therefore strict compliance with CDC and OSHA standards are
maintained. Policies on bloodborne and infectious diseases are
available upon request from the Dental Hygiene Department or
can be found on the Dental Hygiene website.
IV. EXPENSES
A. See Cerritos College catalog for enrollment and out-of-state
resident fees.
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B. The student may expect to spend approximately $12,000 for
books and instruments, equipment, uniforms, immunizations,
and miscellaneous fees. Students are strongly encouraged to join
the Student American Dental HygienistsвЂ™ Association (SADHA)
($65.00 annually). Fees are subject to change.
C. Students are responsible for their own living arrangements,
uniform, laundry, and transportation to clinical agencies.
V. SCHOLARSHIP, ATTENDANCE, PROMOTION, GRADUATION
Scholarship and Promotion: Successful completion of all levels of
course work is necessary for completion of and graduation from the
program of study. In order to complete the program, he student must
maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher whether enrolled in combined lecture/
lab courses, practicums, or clinical experiences. When content is tiered,
each level must be completed according to identified criteria.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students
are eligible to receive either the Certificate and/or Associate in Arts
degree.
A.Attendance
All students are required to observe the attendance requirements
of the college. Due to the nature of the Dental Hygiene program
it is expected that student will attend all classes.
B. Scholarship and Promotion
Students are required to maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher in
each dental hygiene and dental education course in order to
progress in the program. Courses are designed to prepare the
student to successfully complete program competencies. Grade
requirements of the college are to be met for all other courses.
C.Graduation
Petition for graduation will be permitted if the student meets
both the College and the Dental Hygiene program requirements
for graduation. Upon completion of the program the graduate
will be qualified to take the Dental Hygiene National Board and
the California State Board Examinations.
VI. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
A. Clinical placements are a mandatory component of the
curriculum and may require clearance of a criminal background
check. Students who do not clear agency requirements are not
eligible for clinical placement and will, consequently, be ineligible
to continue in the program. If there is any concern regarding
clearance of a criminal background check, please contact the
Health Occupations Division for additional information.
B. Applicants for examination of licensure in the State of California
must be fingerprinted and report information related to illegal
use of controlled substances, infectious or contagious diseases
and any convictions or pleas of no contender even if charges
are dismissed. In addition, the application requires specific
information related to convictions, misdemeanor or felony,
associated with state or federal action. If there is any concern
that may prevent licensure after graduation, direct inquiries to
the State Board of Dental Examiners, Committee on Auxiliaries,
1428 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825, prior to applying to
the program.
DENTAL HYGIENE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
FIRST YEAR
UNITS
First Semester
DH 110
Preventive Dentistry I
2
DH 111
Infection Control and Dental Office Emergencies 2
DH 112
Dental Hygiene Radiography
2
DH 114
Dental Hygiene Clinical Sciences I
2
DH 115C
Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene I
2
DH 116
Head and Neck Anatomy
2
DH 119
Dental Embryology, Histology and Anatomy
2
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TOTAL UNITS
14
Second Semester
DH 120
Preventive Dentistry II
DH 125
Dental Hygiene Clinical Sciences II
DH 125C
Clinical Dental Hygiene II
DH 126
General and Oral Pathology
DH 127
Pharmacology
DH 128
Management of Pain
DH 129
Applied Periodontics
TOTAL UNITS
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
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Summer Session
DH 150C
Clinical Dental Hygiene IIA
1
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
DH 232L
Dental Materials Laboratory
1
DH 234
Dental Care for the Special Patient
2
DH 235
Dental Hygiene Clinical Sciences III
2
DH 235C
Clinical Dental Hygiene III
4
DH 238
Community Outreach I
1
DH 239
Introduction to Dental Biostatistics and Research 2
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TOTAL UNITS
12
Second Semester
DH 244
Ethical Issues in Dental Hygiene
2
DH 245
Dental Hygiene Clinical Sciences IV
2
DH 245C
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
4
DH 248
Community Outreach II
1
DH 249
Principles of Community Oral Health
2
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TOTAL UNITS
11
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Please note, the Dental Hygiene Program requires the student to
take as many as seven courses during any one semester. Consequently,
commitment to a rigorous study schedule is imperative.
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The following requirements also must be completed to qualify for
the A.A. Degree:
INSTRUCTIONAL MULTI-MEDIA
General Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101)
Freshman Composition (ENGL 100)
Speech (SPCH 100, 120, 130, 132, 150 or 235)
American Political Institutions (POL 101 or 201) OR
History (HIST 101, 102 or 103)
Introductory Sociology Principles (SOC 101, 201, 210, 215, PHIL 104,
ANTH 100 or 101)
*Humanities or Fine Arts (3 units)
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
EDT 30
Fundamentals of Instructional
Multi-Media Production
1
EDT 105
PowerPoint for Educators
2
EDT 108
Photoshop Elements for Educators
2
EDT 120
Exploring Assistive Technology in Education
2
EDT 132
Using Audio in the Classroom
2
EDT 137
Creating Educational Media
2
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11
*See Cerritos College General Education requirements for the
appropriate lists of courses acceptable for meeting the Humanities and
Fine Arts Requirements.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
You must complete 11 units in the following area:
EDT 100
Integration of the Internet into Curriculum
EDT 103
Spreadsheets for Educators
EDT 104
Word Processing for Educators
EDT 105
PowerPoint for Educators
EDT 111
Web Design Using for Educators
EDT 125
Fundamentals of OnlineTeaching
UNITS
2
2
2
2
1
2
вЂ”
11
Additional Requirements вЂ“ You must complete 7 units
in the following area:
EDT 50
Preparation for Online Learning
1
EDT 51
Communicating in the Online Environment
1
EDT 67
Using Mind-Mapping Tools in Education
1
EDT 68
Using Kidpix
1
EDT 101
Creating Curriculum Projects Using the Internet 1
EDT 106
Access for Educators
2
EDT 107
Desktop Publishing for Educators
1
EDT 108
Photoshop Elements for Educators
2
EDT 109
Developing Education-Based Portfolios
1
EDT 112
Creating Virtual Curriculum
3
EDT 120
Exploring Assistive Technology in Education
2
EDT 121
Using Mobile Technology in Education
2
EDT 122
Fundraising/Grant Writing for Educators
2
EDT 123
Internet Tools for Educators
2
EDT 132
Using Audio in the Classroom
2
EDT 137
Creating Educational Media
2
EDT 138
Teaching with Clay Animation
2
EDT 150
Podcasting in Education
2
EDT 170
Using a CMS/LMS for Education
2
ART 196
Web Design with Flash and Dreamweaver
3
CIS 50
Basic Computer Literacy
.5
PHOT 112
Intermediate Digital Photography
3
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
18
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Additional Requirements вЂ“ You must complete 7 units
in the following area:
EDT 51
Communicating in the Online Environment
1
EDT 100
Integration of the Internet to the Curriculum
2
EDT 101
Creating Curriculum Projects Using the Internet 1
EDT 104
Word Processing for Educators
2
EDT 107
Desktop Publishing for Educators
1
EDT 111
Web Design for Educators
1
EDT 112
Creating Virtual Curriculum
3
EDT 121
Using Mobile Technology in Education
2
EDT 123
Internet Tools for Educators
2
EDT 125
Fundamentals of Online Teaching
2
EDT 138
Teaching with Clay Animation
2
EDT 150
Podcasting in Education
2
ART 196
Web Design with Flash and Dreamweaver
3
PHOT 112
Intermediate Digital Photography
3
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
18
ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY
TEACHER EDUCATION FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE: (42 UNITS)
UNITS
EDEL 200
Introduction to Education
3
CD 110 Child Development
3
BIOL 120
Introduction to Biological Science
4
PS 112
Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers 3
ESCI 110
Introduction to Earth Science
4
MATH 110A Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 3
SPCH 130
Fundamentals of Speaking
3
ENGL 100
Freshman Composition
4
ENGL 102
Freshman Composition and Literature
3
GEOG 105
World Regional Geography
3
HIST 245
World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500
3
HIST 102
Political and Social History of the United States
1500s to 1876
3
POL 101
American Political Institutions
3
To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the college, a student
must complete all major requirements and 7 additional units from the
list above to total a minimum of 18 units.
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List A: Select one course (3 units)
ENGL 101
Critical Thinking Through Literature
3
ENGL 103
Critical and Argumentative Writing
3
PHIL 103
Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking in
Philosophy
3
PHIL 106
Introduction to Logic
3
PSYC 103
Critical Thinking in Psychology
3
SPCH 235
Fundamentals of Argumentation and Persuasion 3
READ 200
Analysis and Critical Reading
3
List B: Select one course (3 units)
ART 100
Introduction to World Art
DANC 101
Dance Appreciation
TH 101
Introduction to Theatre
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
3
3
3
вЂ”
48
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION FOR
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
ONE YEAR ALGEBRA, ONE YEAR OF MECHANICAL DRAFTING
UNITS
ENGT 103
Introduction to Engineering Design
Using Inventor
3
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
2
ENGT 117
Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
2
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including AutoCAD
3
ENGT 133
Sheet Metal Layout and Applications
Using Solid Modeling
2
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
4
ENGT 153
Machine Design Applications
Using Solid Modeling
3
ENGT 237
Statics and Strength of Materials
3
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
2.5
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
24.5
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
TECHNOLOGY OPTION
98
4
4
4
(4)
(4)
(4)
(2.5)
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the above requirements as listed for the Certificate of
Achievement in Engineering Design and Production. A student must
also complete electives and A.A. Degree General Education requirements
to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: MFGT 51, MFGT 100, MTT 100, BA
117, MATH 60.
RELATED TRANSFER PROGRAMS: Industrial (Engineering)
TechnologyвЂ”Manufacturing Option.
See Cerritos College Graduation requirements.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT REQUIEMENTS
Engineering Technology Certificates of Achievement are available
under three options: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician,
Mechanical Engineering Technician, and Industrial Engineering
Technician. The basic core courses must be taken for all three certificate
options:
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BASIC CORE COURSES
ET 93L
Process Control Laboratory
ET 101
Principles of Engineering Technology
ET 102
Electronics for Engineering Technologists
ET 103
Industrial Process Control
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION:
Above courses required plus
ENGT 258
Design and Production Technology
Using Solid Modeling
ENGT 265
CATIA I
and ENGT 266 CATIA II
or ENGT 259 SolidWorks
and ENGT 260 Advanced Modeling Using SolidWorks
or ENGT 257 Advanced Modeling Using Inventor
and PMT 72 Tooling for Plastics
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
1
3
3
2
вЂ”
9.0
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
ET 91L
Engineering Technology Project Laboratory
1
ET 92L
Motor Control Laboratory
1
ET 104
Engineering Technology Project Development 1
ET 105
Industrial Motor Control
2
ENGT 103
Introduction to Engineering Design
Using Inventor
3
MTT 180
Robotics for Computer Numerically
Controlled Machines
3
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
20
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
ET 106
Industrial Equipment Maintenance
ENGT 103
Introduction to Engineering Design
Using Inventor
MTT 100
Machine Tool Introduction
MTT 180
Robotics for Computer Numerically
Controlled Machines
PMT 50
Survey of Hydraulics and Pneumatics
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
WELD 100
Welding Fundamentals
WMT 101
Introduction to Woodworking
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
3
3
2
3
1.5
2.5
2.5
3
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
ET 91L
Engineering Technology Project Laboratory
1
ET 92L
Motor Control Laboratory
1
ET 104
Engineering Technology Project Development 1
ET 105
Industrial Motor Control
2
ET 106
Industrial Equipment Maintenance
3
WELD 60
Safety and the Welding Environment
1
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above requirements for a
Certificate of Achievement; (2) MATH 140; (3) the Associate of Arts
Degree General Education requirements; and (4) electives as needed.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
ENGLISH
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE (6 unitsвЂ”two courses)
ENGL 102 Freshman Composition and Literature ENGL 103 Critical and Argumentative Writing 3
3
LIST A (6 unitsвЂ”choose any two courses)
ENGL 230A Introduction to American Literature ENGL 230B Introduction to American Literature ENGL 246A Survey of English Literature ENGL 246B Survey of English Literature ENGL 248A Masterpieces of World Literature ENGL 248B Masterpieces of World Literature ENGL 232 Readings in Poetry ENGL 234 Readings in Short Fiction ENGL 235 Readings in the Drama 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
LIST B (3 Units-1 course)
Any course from List A not already used, or any of the following:
ENGL 225 Mexican Literature in Translation 3
ENGL 228 ShakespeareвЂ™s Plays 3
ENGL 237
Asian American Literature 3
ENGL 240 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 245 World Mythology as Literature 3
LIST C (3 Units-1 course)
Any course from List A and B not already used, OR any language
course other than English which is articulated to fulfill CSU GE
Area C, OR any CSU transferable English course:
ENGL 106 Introduction to Linguistics 3
ENGL 221A Literature in the Bible: Hebrew Scriptures 3
ENGL 221B Literature in the Bible: Christian Scriptures 3
ENGL 222 ChildrenвЂ™s Literature 3
ENGL 223 Chicana/Chicano Literature 3
ENGL 224 Native American Literature 3
ENGL 226 African-American Literature 3
ENGL 227 Current Literature 3
ENGL 236
Studies in WomenвЂ™s Literature 3
ENGL 238 Classic Islamic Literature 3
ENGL 241 Screenwriting 3
CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese 5
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FREN 101 FREN 102 FREN 201
FREN 202 FREN 203 FREN 285 GERM 101 GERM 102 GERM 201 GERM 202 JAPN 101 JAPN 102 JAPN 201 JAPN 202 SPAN 101 SPAN 102 SPAN 111 SPAN 112 SPAN 201 SPAN 202 SPAN 205 SPAN 206 SPAN 210 SPAN 245 SPAN 285 Elementary French Elementary French Intermediate French Intermediate French Intermediate French Advanced Level 1 Romance Linguistics Elementary German Elementary German Intermediate German Intermediate German
Elementary Japanese Elementary Japanese Intermediate Japanese Intermediate Japanese Elementary Spanish Elementary Spanish Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers Intermediate Spanish Intermediate Spanish Advanced Spanish Composition Hispanic Literature in the Media Highlights of Hispanic Culture Introduction to Chicano/
Mexican American Culture Romance Linguistics or any of the following:
JOUR 100 Mass Communications and Society
or JOUR 101 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting SPCH 140 Oral Interpretation of Literature HUM 100 The Art of Being Human TH 101 Introduction to the Theatre TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
5
5
5
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
3
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18-20
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ENGLISH FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) ENGL 100 and ENGL 102 or ENGL
103; (2) 12 additional units in English courses selected from ENGL 221A,
221B, 222, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230A, 230B, 232, 233, 234, 235, 246A, 246B,
248A, 248B, and (3) the Associate in Arts Degree General Education
requirements.
CAREER OPPORUTNITIES: English graduates are employed
in a number of fields that require analytical communication skills:
publications, communications, media, entertainment, creative writing,
government, and business management. Graduate English majors
also find English is excellent preparation for advanced studies as
wide-ranging as Law, Theology, Psychology, Pre- Med and Business
Administration.
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FILM PRODUCTION
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
COMPLETE 12 CORE UNITS
UNITS
FILM 101
Motion Picture Production
3
FILM 102
Television Production
3
FILM 104
Motion Picture and Digital Cinematography
3
FILM 107
Motion Picture Editing
3
or ART 193 Motion Picture Editing
(3)
PLUS A MINIMUM OF 18 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING
ART 114
Storyboarding and Animation Principles for Film3
ART 190
Animation Principles
3
ART 192
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
3
FILM 103
Television Commercial and Public Service
Announcement Production
3
FILM 159
World Film
3
FILM 160
Great Film Directors
3
FILM 241
Screenwriting
3
or ENGL 241 Screenwriting
(3)
FILM 256
Documentary Film and Reality TV Production 3
FILM 271
Music Video Production
3
FILM 293
Advanced Motion Picture Editing
3
FILM 294
Advanced Motion Picture Production
3
FILM 298
Directed Studies
1
FILM 299
Directed Studies
2
MUS 100
Music Appreciation
3
MUS 104B
History of Rock Music
3
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
3
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
3
PHOT 160
History of Photography
3
TH 150
Appreciation and History of Motion Picture
3
TH 151
Motion Pictures/Radio and Television
3
or RTV 151 Motion Pictures, Radio, and Television
(3)
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TOTAL ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS30
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above courses
and units, (2) AA Degree General Education requirements, and (3)
electives as needed.
GENERAL EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL
EDUCATION-BREADTH (CSUGE-BREADTH)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Students may earn a certificate of achievement in General Education
after completing the following transfer General Education requirements
below.
California State University General Education-Breadth (CSUGE-B)
Students must complete a minimum of 39 units used to satisfy
the California State University General Education Breadth (CSUGE-B)
requirements (Plan B). Students must complete all the requirements for
full certification of the breadth requirements, which includes a grade of
вЂњCвЂќ or better in Oral Communications, Written Communications, Critical
Thinking, and Mathematical Concepts. Consult with a Cerritos College
counselor or see the appropriate requirements in the Associate in Arts
General Education section of the catalog.
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INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION
TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Students may earn a certificate of achievement in General Education
after completing the following transfer General Education requirements
below.
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Certificate of Achievement
Students must complete a minimum of 34 units used to satisfy
the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
requirements (Plan C). Students must receive full certification of the
IGETC pattern which requires a minimum grade of вЂњCвЂќ or better in
each IGETC course. Consult with a Cerritos College counselor or see the
appropriate requirements in the Associate in Arts General Education
section of the catalog.
HISTORY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE: 6 units
HIST 102 Political and Social History of the
United States: 1500вЂ™s-1876 HIST 103 Political and Social History of the
United States: 1877-Present LIST A: 6 units
HIST 241 or HIST 245 HIST 242 or HIST 246 Western Civilization World Civilization From Antiquity to 1500 Western Civilization World Civilization From 1500 to Present LIST B (one course from each group): 6 units
Group I:
HIST 110 African-American History HIST 204 Women in American History HIST 230 History of Mexico HIST 235 History of Latin America HIST 245 World Civilization From Antiquity to 1500 or HIST 246 World Civilization From 1500 to Present HIST 260 Survey of the History of Asia HIST 265 Selected Problems in Contemporary
Asian History HIST 275 Global Studies CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese FREN 101 Elementary French FREN 102 Elementary French FREN 201 Intermediate French FREN 202 Intermediate French FREN 203 Intermediate French Advanced Level I FREN 285 Romance Linguistics GERM 101 Elementary German GERM 102 Elementary German GERM 201 Intermediate German GERM 202 Intermediate German JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish UNITS
3
3
3
(3)
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
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SPAN 102 SPAN 111 SPAN 112 SPAN 201 SPAN 202 SPAN 205 SPAN 206 SPAN 210 SPAN 285 Elementary Spanish Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers Intermediate Spanish Intermediate Spanish Advanced Spanish Composition Hispanic Literature in the Media Highlights of Hispanic Culture Romance Linguistics 5
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
Group 2:
HIST 101 HIST 120 HIST 210 HIST 220 HIST 221 HIST 250 HIST 255 ANTH 100 ANTH 120 ANTH 170 ANTH 200 ANTH 201 ANTH 202 ANTH 203 ART 108 ART 109 ENGL 221A ENGL 221B ENGL 223 ENGL 224 ENGL 225 ENGL 226 ENGL 228 ENGL 230A ENGL 230B ENGL 236 ENGL 237 ENGL 238 ENGL 246A ENGL 246B ENGL 248A ENGL 248B HUM 100 HUM 108 HUM 109 PHIL 100 PHIL 102 PHIL 104 PHIL 105 PHIL 107 PHIL 108 PHIL 200 PHIL 201 PHIL 204 PHIL 206 POL 101 POL 110 American History and Constitution History of California History of the United States in the
Post World War II Era History of the Americas History of the Americas History of England, Great Britain and
the Commonwealth History of Russia and the Soviet Union
Cultural Anthropology Introduction to Archaeology Introduction to Language and Culture Native Peoples of North America Native Peoples of California The Maya, Inca and Aztecs: Ancient
Civilizations of the Americas The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft
and Religion Black Images in Popular Culture Gender and Sexuality in Art Literature in the Bible: Hebrew Scriptures Literature in the Bible: Christian Scriptures Chicana/Chicano Literature Native American Literature Mexican Literature in Translation African American Literature ShakespeareвЂ™s Plays Introduction to American Literature Introduction to American Literature Studies in WomenвЂ™s Literature Asian American Literature Classic Islamic Literature Survey of English Literature Survey of English Literature Masterpieces of World Literature Masterpieces of World Literature The Art of Being Human Black Images in Popular Culture Gender and Sexuality in Art Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Ethics Philosophy of Cultural Diversity:
Challenge and Change Philosophy of Art and Beauty Philosophy of Science and Technology Philosophy of the Americas World Religions Contemporary Philosophy Philosophy of the Bible I (Hebrew Scriptures) Philosophy of the Bible II (Christian Scriptures) American Political Institutions California State and Local Government 3
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
POL 201 Introduction to Political Science and
American Government POL 210 International Relations POL 220 Comparative Government POL 230 Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East POL 260 Public Policy and the Supreme Court PSYC 261 Social Psychology SOC 101 Introductory to Sociology Principles SOC 201 Social Problems SOC 202 Gender and Society SOC 210 American Minority Relations SOC 215 Sociology of Cultural Diversity:
Challenge and Change SPAN 245 Introduction to Chicano/Mexican
American Culture WS 101 Issues for Women in American Society WS 102 Women and Religion WS 202 Gender and Society WS 204 Women in American History WS 206 Women in Global Economy
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN HISTORY FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
AUTO 100
Automotive Maintenance and Operation
4
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
2
ET 102
Electronics for Engineering Technologists
3
MTT 100
Machine Tool Introduction
2
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
2.5
WELD 100
Welding Fundamentals
2.5
WMT 101
Introduction to Woodworking
3
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
3
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TOTAL ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS22
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above required courses, (2)
Complete the General Education requirements to achieve a minimum
of 60 units.
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING
GLOBAL RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CORE REQUIREMENTS
GEOG 105
World Regional Geography
POL 210
International Relations
BA 101
International Business
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
4
ET 92L
Motor Control Laboratory
1
ET 105
Industrial Motor Control
2
MTT 60
Advanced Machine Tool Concepts
2
MTT 100
Machine Tool Introduction
2
MTT 170
Computer Numerical Control Programming
2
MTT 180
Robotics for Computer Numerically
Controlled Machines
3
PMT 66
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
3
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
19
UNITS
3
3
3
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
PHIL 200
World Religions
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
3
3
Division Requirements
ENGL 106
Introduction to Linguistics
ESCI 101
Physical Ecology
3
3
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: PHYS 101
SELECT 6 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
GEOG 101
Physical Geography
GEOG 102
Natural and Cultural Geography
GEOL 101
Physical Geology
ESCI 102
Physical Ecology Field Laboratory
ESCI 104
Oceanography
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
3
3
4
1
3
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
GLOBAL POLITICS/DIPLOMACY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Global
Resources and complete electives and General Education requirements
to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Completion 60 units to include (1) the Certificate of Achievement in
Industrial Technology Automated Manufacturing (2) the Associate in Arts
Degree for general education requirements, and (3) electives as needed.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CORE REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION OPTION REQUIREMENTS (SELECT 1) TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
(15 UNITS)
9 UNITS
24 UNITS
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
ECON 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
GEOG 105
World Regional Geography
HIST 275
Global Studies
POL 210
International Relations
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
Division Requirements вЂ“ Choose one option (9 units)
Political-Economic Option вЂ“ Select three courses
ECON 102
Women in the Global Economy
HIST 246
World Civilization from 1500 to Present
POL 220
Comparative Government
POL 230
Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East
BA 101
International Business
Socio-Cultural Option: Select three courses
PHIL 200
World Religions
HUM 100
The Art of Being Human
ANTH 170
Introduction to Language and Culture
SOC 215
Sociology of Cultural Diversity:
Challenge and Change
SPCH 110
Intercultural Communication
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
INTERPRETING/TRANSLATING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CORE REQUIREMENTS
GEOG 105
World Regional Geography
POL 210
International Relations
BA 101
International Business
UNITS
3
3
3
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
PHIL 200
World Religions
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
3
3
Division Requirements
ENGL 106
Introduction to Linguistics
3
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
SPAN 282
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
SPAN 283
Advanced Conversational Spanish
FREN 202
Intermediate French
FREN 203
Intermediate French Advanced Level I
GERM 203
Scientific German
GERM 204
Scientific German
JAPN 102
Elementary Japanese
JAPN 201
Intermediate Japanese
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish
and SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish
or SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers
and SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish
or SPAN 213 Living Spanish Grammar and
Written Communication
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
(5)
4
(2)
NOTE: One year of Foreign Language study is recommended.
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SPAN 214
Living Spanish Grammar and
Written Communication
and SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2)
4
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in
Interpreting/Translating and complete electives and General Education
requirements to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
WORLD CULTURES
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CORE REQUIREMENTS
GEOG 105
World Regional Geography
PHIL 104 Philosophy of Cultural Diversity:
Challenge and Change
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
SPCH 110
Intercultural Communication
SOC 215
Sociology of Cultural Diversity:
Challenge and Change
ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
HIST 246
World Civilization from 1500 to Present
POL 210
International Relations
PHIL 200
World Religions
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
18
NOTE: Second Language Coursework is recommended.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in World
Cultures and complete electives and General Education requirements to
achieve a minimum of 60 units.
INSURANCE вЂ“ PROPERTY AND CASUALTY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
UNITS
INSR 101
Introduction to Insurance
1
INSR 102
Insurance Code and Ethics
1
INSR 121
Insurance Principles: Property and Liability
3
INSR 122
Personal Insurance
3
INSR 123
Commercial Insurance
3
INSR 171
Insurance Occupational Work Experience
1
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
3
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
3
or LAW 111 Business Law
(3)
BA 156
Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers 3
or BCOT 147 Business Communications
(3)
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting 3
ACCT 133
Spreadsheet Accounting I
3
CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
____
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS 30
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Insurance
-Property and Casualty and complete General Education requirements
to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
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LAW (PARALEGAL)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
SECTION A - LEGAL PARALEGAL PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS
FOR BOTH A.A. AND CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES:
UNITS
LAW 56
Introduction to Computerized Legal Software 3
LAW 100*
Introduction to California Civil Procedures
3
LAW 101
Introduction to Law
3
LAW 102*
Advanced California Civil Procedures
3
or LAW 113* Fundamentals of Alternate Dispute Resolutions (3)
LAW 103*
Legal Research
3
LAW 111
Business Law
3
LAW 120*
Legal Ethics
3
LAW 290*
Capstone Course-Paralegal Program
1
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TOTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTION A 22
NOTE: Plus 6 units selected from the courses listed below in section
вЂњBвЂќ with an asterisk (*) for both A.A. and Certificate candidates.
SECTION B
A.A. Degree Candidates must complete 28 units and an additional 5.0
units from from these courses below for a total of 33.0 units.
LAW 52
Law Office Management
3
LAW 57
Legal Document Production
3
LAW 65
Advanced Legal Technology
3
LAW 102*
Advanced California Civil Procedures
3
LAW 104*
Advanced Legal Research
3
LAW 105*
Introduction to Federal and California
Employment, Labor, and WorkersвЂ™
Compensation Law
3
LAW 106*
Bankruptcy Law
3
LAW 107*
Probate Procedures
3
LAW 108*
Family Law Procedures
3
LAW 109*
Torts and Personal Injury
3
LAW 110
Business Law
3
LAW 112*
Estate Planning for the Paralegal
3
LAW 113*
Fundamentals of Alternate Dispute Resolutions 3
LAW 114
Law on the Internet
1.5
LAW 115*
Elder Law
3
LAW 116*
Criminal Law
3
LAW 119
Legal Aspects of Mass Communications
1
LAW 171-172, Legal Occupational Work Experience
(1-4)
173, 174*
LAW 220*
Landlord and Tenant Law
3
LAW 230*
Corporate Law
3
LAW 260*
Immigration Law
3
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TOTAL REQUIREMENTS
33
NOTE: * Legal Specialty courses. The ABA requires a minimum of 18
units of legal specialty courses for both the A.A. Degree and Certificate
Candidates.
Certificate Candidates: Must complete a total of 22.0 units of Core
Requirements and 6.0 units of Legal Specialty courses designated by
an (*) in Section вЂњBвЂќ. A student may earn a Paralegal Certificate if the
student has already completed an A.A. Degree or B.A. Degree prior to
taking any courses applied to the Paralegal Certificate. Students must
complete a total of 28.0 units. All 28.0 units must be taken at Cerritos
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College. Students must consult with the LAW or Counseling Department
prior to entering the Certificate Program to verify eligibility. Any Law
courses which were taken prior to the completion of the studentвЂ™s
requisite A.A. Degree will not be counted as part of the certificate units.
A.A. Degree Candidates: Must complete a total of 22.0 units of
Core Requirements, 6.0 units of Legal Specialty courses designated by
an (*) in Section вЂњBвЂќ, and 5.0 units of any other courses from Section
вЂњBвЂќ. General Education requirements must also be completed to
achieve a minimum of 60.0 degree applicable units for an A.A. Degree
in Paralegal. No course may be taken as вЂњCredit by Exam.вЂќ
THIS PROGRAM IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN BAR
ASSOCIATION (ABA).
PARALEGAL SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
In order to obtain a paralegal specialty, the student must complete
the Paralegal A.A. Degree or Certificate. Units for the specialty may
come from the Paralegal A.A. Degree or Certificate requirements from
additional courses as outlined below:
OPTIONAL SPECIALTIES
BUSINESS LAW
LAW 110
Business Law
3
LAW 111
Business Law
3
LAW 113*
Fundamentals of Alternate Dispute Resolutions 3
COMMERCIAL (LAW)
LAW 106*
Bankruptcy Law
LAW 220*
Landlord and Tenant Law
LAW 230*
Corporate Law
or LAW 110 Business Law
3
3
3
(3)
CRIMINAL LAW
LAW 104*
LAW 102*
or LAW 113*
LAW 116*
Advanced Legal Research
Advanced California Civil Procedures
Fundamentals of Alternate Dispute Resolutions
Criminal Law
3
3
(3)
3
FAMILY LAW
LAW 102*
or LAW 113* LAW 104*
LAW 108*
Advanced California Civil Procedures
Fundamentals of Alternate Dispute Resolutions
Advanced Legal Research
Family Law Procedures
3
(3)
3
3
LEGAL TECHNOLOGY
LAW 52
Law Office Management
LAW 57
Legal Document Production
LAW 65
Advanced Legal Technology
3
3
3
LITIGATION
LAW 102*
LAW 104*
LAW 109*
3
3
3
Advanced California Civil Procedures
Advanced Legal Research
Torts and Personal Injury
PROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING
LAW 107*
Probate Procedures
LAW 112*
Estate Planning for the Paralegal
LAW 115*
Elder Law
104
Department Recommendation: It is strongly recommended
that all graduates who wish to be assisted with job placement through
the Law department complete LAW 171-174 Legal Occupational Work
Experience with a letter of recommendation from their employer.
вЂњParalegalвЂќ means a person who holds himself or herself out to be
a paralegal, who is qualified by education, training, or work experience,
who either contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm,
corporation, government agency, or other entity, and who performs
substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active
member of the State Board of California. A paralegal shall not provide
legal advice or engage in conduct that constitutes the unauthorized
practice of law. (Business & Professions Code Section 6450)
The Legal Minor does not prepare students for a career as a
Paralegal and is not approved by the American Bar Association.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree is designed to give students
a foundational degree that may either be used as a basis for transfer to
a four-year college or university, or to serve those students who wish
to enter the workforce prepared with an associate degree. Students
wishing to transfer must select General Education Plan B for transfer to
a California State University or Plan C for transfer to either a California
State University or a University of California. Students planning this
degree as preparation for the work force may select Plan A. See the
General Education section of this catalog for details. Meeting with a
college counselor is highly recommended to prepare for completion of
the degree.
In order to qualify for an A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences,
the following requirements must be met:
1. Completion of Plan A, B, or C of the General Education
requirements and meet required proficiencies. These
requirements and proficiencies are specified in the Associate
in Arts Degree General Education requirements of the catalog.
2. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
3. Completion of at least one area of emphasis among the
following with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher in each course:
вЂў Art and Culture (21 units)
вЂў Communication (18 units)
вЂў Culture and Society (18 units)
вЂў Earth and Space Sciences (18 units)
вЂў Historical Perspectives (18 units)
вЂў Literature and Language (18 Units)
вЂў Media Studies (18 units)
вЂў Self-Development and Social Behavior (18 units)
вЂў Social and Behavioral Sciences (18 units)
вЂў Visual Communication (18 units)
4. Courses may be used to satisfy both a General Education
requirement and a major or area of emphasis requirement.
Whether it may be counted again for a different degree
requirement is up to each transfer institution.
5. Repeatable courses may be counted toward an area of
emphasis only once.
6. Courses that appear in more than one section of an area
of emphasis may be applied only once in meeting the
requirements for that area of emphasis.
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ART AND CULTURE
Students will begin with an overview of world art history, focusing
on patterns within patterns within development of human cultural
production. They will take a series of courses designed to introduce them
to both Western and Non-Western artistic traditions in the visual, literary,
and performing arts. They will complete their studies with advanced
courses aimed at developing critical analytical skills as they relate to issues
of identity and politics within the arts. Finally, they will choose from
electives to broaden their understanding to art and culture today.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors within the fields of art history, arts and humanities, art
criticism, theatre, and dance.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in museum work,
allied arts, art foundations, art criticism, theatre and the entertainment
industry.
Section 1 вЂ” Required courses
ART 100 Introduction to World Art
HUM 100 The Art of Being Human
ART 108
Black Images in Popular Culture
or HUM 108 Black Images in Popular Culture
or ART 109
Gender and Sexuality in Art
or HUM 109 Gender and Sexuality in Art
3
3
3
(3)
(3)
(3)
Section 2 вЂ” Western Art History
Choose 3 units from the following courses:
ART 101 ART 102 ART 103 Art History 1: Prehistory to Gothic
Art History 2: Renaissance to Rococo
Art History 3: Neoclassical to Present
3
3
3
Section 3 вЂ” Non-Western Art History
Select 3 units from the following courses:
ART 104 African Art History
3
ART 105A The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean: Pre-Columbian
3
ART 105B The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean: Colonial to the Present
3
ART 107 Asian Art History
3
Section 4 вЂ” Literary and Performing Arts
Select 3 units from the following courses:
ENGL 232 ENGL 235 MUS 100 MUS 101 FILM 159 Readings in Poetry
Readings in the Drama
Music Appreciation
Introduction to World Music
World Film
3
3
3
3
3
Section 5 вЂ” Art and Culture Electives
Select 3 units from the following courses:
ARCH 112 DANC 100 DANC 101 SPCH 140 SPCH 145 SPCH 240 TH 101 History of Architecture
Dance Appreciation
History of Dance
Oral Interpretation of Literature
Storytelling
Oral Interpretation: ReaderвЂ™s Theatre
Introduction to the Theatre
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3
3
3
3
3
TH 104 History and Appreciation of Musical Theatre
3
TH 110 Fundamentals of Acting
3
вЂ”
TOTAL UNITS ARTS AND CULTURE AREA OF EMPHASIS 21
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. Please see list of UC transferable
courses in ASSIST (http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
COMMUNICATION
The Communication Area of Emphasis is designed to give
the student both foundational and proficient knowledge and skill
to communicate effectively in todayвЂ™s world. Students will apply
principles of language for clear, concise expression and logical thought.
The emphasis begins with courses in oral communication, reading,
and written communication. The next level of courses uses these
communication methods to express complex concepts and critical
opinions in the education as well as the vocational setting.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in communication, communication studies, public
speaking, philosophy, and education.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in politics, public
policy, education, law, and business.
Courses that appear in more than one section of an area of emphasis
may be applied only once in meeting the requirements for that area of
emphasis.
Section 1 вЂ” Communication Courses
Select 6 units from the following courses:
SPCH 100
or SPCH 130
SPCH 110
or SPCH 150
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Fundamentals of Speaking
Intercultural Communication
Organizational Communication
3вЂ (3)
3
(3)
Section 2 вЂ” Critical Thinking Courses
Select 3 units from the following courses:
ENGL 101
Critical Thinking Through Literature
3
ENGL 103
Critical and Argumentative Writing
3
PHIL 103 Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking in Philosophy
3
PHIL 106 Introduction to Logic
3
PSYC 103 Critical Thinking in Psychology
3
READ 200 Analysis and Critical Reading 3
SPCH 235 Fundamentals of Argumentation and Persuasion 3
INST 100 Principles and Strategies for Problem Solving 3
Section 3 вЂ” Additional Courses
Select at least 9 additional units from at least two disciplines from the
following courses:
COUN 150 Dynamics of Leadership
3
COUN 200 Success in College and Career
3
ENGL 101 Critical Thinking Through Literature
3
ENGL 103
Critical and Argumentative Writing
3
INST 100 Principles and Strategies for Problem Solving 3
LIBR 100 Introduction to Library Resources
1
PHIL 103 Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking in Philosophy
3
PHIL 106 Introduction to Logic
3
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PSYC 103 Critical Thinking in Psychology
3
PSYC 220 Research Methods
3
READ 200 Analysis and Critical Reading 3
SOC 205 Introduction to Social Research Methods
3
SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3вЂ SPCH 110 Intercultural Communication
3
SPCH 120
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 130 Fundamentals of Speaking
3
SPCH 132
Fundamentals of Small Group Communication 3
SPCH 140
Oral Interpretation of Literature
3
SPCH 145
Storytelling
3
SPCH 150 Organizational Communication
3
SPCH 235 Fundamentals of Argumentation and Persuasion 3
SPCH 236A Forensics Activity 1
3
SPCH 236B Forensics Activity 2
3
SPCH 236C Forensics Activity 3
3
SPCH 236D Forensics Activity 4
3
вЂ”
TOTAL UNITS COMMUNICATION AREA OF EMPHASIS 18
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. Please see list of UC transferable
courses in ASSIST (http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
Courses in culture and society are an inter-disciplinary activity,
developing a global perspective of how western and non-western
societies interconnect and interact, and the dynamics of cultural change.
Students will develop a critical framework for a better understanding of
diverse cultural and historic identities in societal contexts through the
study of history, language, literature, sociology, art and art history, and
other humanities and social sciences.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in history, anthropology, international studies, global
studies, political science, and literature.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in writing,
teaching, business, foreign service, social service, law, museum direction,
and travel and tourism.
Select at least 6 units from Section 1, at least 6 units from Section 2,
at least 6 units from Section 3, and at least 3 units from Section 4 for a
total of 21 units.
Courses that appear in more than one section of an area of emphasis
may be applied only once in meeting the requirements for that area of
emphasis.
Section 1 вЂ” World Societies
Select 6 units total from at least two disciplines:
ANTH 100 ANTH 170 ANTH 200 ANTH 201 GEOG 102 HIST 120 HIST 204 or WS 204 HIST 210 HUM 100 PHIL 104 PHIL 200 PHIL 201 106
Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Language and Culture
Native Peoples of North America
Native Peoples of California
Natural and Cultural Geography
History of California
Women in American History
Women in American History
History of the United States in the Post
World War II Era
The Art of Being Human
Philosophy of Cultural Diversity: Challenge
and Change
World Religions
Contemporary Philosophy
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
3
SOC 101 SOC 201 SOC 215 SPAN 206 SPAN 210 SPCH 110 WS 102 Introductory Sociology Principles
Social Problems
Sociology of Cultural Diversity: Challenge
and Change
Hispanic Literature in the Media Highlights of Hispanic Culture
Intercultural Communication
Women and Religion
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Section 2 вЂ” The Arts
Select 6 units total from at least two disciplines:
ARCH 112 History of Architecture
3вЂ ART 100 Introduction to World Art
3
ART 101 Art History I: Prehistory to Gothic 3
ART 102 Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo 3
ART 103 Art History III: Neoclassical to Present
3
ART 104 African Art History
3
ART 105A The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean: Pre-Columbian
3
ART 105B The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean: Colonial to the Present
3
ART 107 Asian Art History
3
ENGL 228 ShakespeareвЂ™s Plays
3
ENGL 235 Readings in the Drama
3
MUS 101 Introduction to World Music
3
MUS 102 Latino Music
3
DANC 101 History of Dance
3
DANC 109 Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World
3
TH 102 History of the Classical Theatre
3
TH 103 History of the Modern Theatre
3
FILM 159 World Film
3
Section 3 вЂ” World History and Political Institutions
Select 6 units total from at least two disciplines:
HIST 101 American History and Constitution
3вЂ HIST 102 Political and Social History of the United States:
1500s to 1876
3вЂ HIST 103 Political and Social History of the United States:
1877 to Present
3вЂ HIST 110 African-American History
3
HIST 120
History of California
3
HIST 204
Women in American History
3
or WS 204
Women in American History
(3)
HIST 210
History of the United States
Post World WarII Era
3вЂ HIST 220 History of the Americas
3
HIST 221 History of the Americas
3
HIST 230 History of Mexico
3
HIST 235 History of Latin America
3
HIST 241 Western Civilization
3
HIST 242 Western Civilization
3
HIST 245 World Civilization From Antiquity to 1500
3
HIST 246 World Civilization From 1500 to Present
3
HIST 250 History of England, Great Britain and the Commonwealth
3
HIST 255 History of Russia and the Soviet Union
3
HIST 260 Survey of the History of Asia
3
HIST 265 Selected Problems in Contemporary Asian
History
3
JOUR 100 Mass Communications and Society
3
POL 101 American Political Institutions
3вЂ POL 201 Introduction to Political Science and American Government
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POL 210 POL 220 POL 230 SPAN 206 International Relations
Comparative Government
Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East
Hispanic Literature in the Media
3
3
3
3
Section 4 вЂ” World Literatures
Select 3 units from the following courses:
ENGL 221A Literature in the Bible: Hebrew Scriptures
3
ENGL 221B Literature in the Bible: Christian Scriptures
3
ENGL 223 Chicana/Chicano Literature
3
ENGL 224 Native American Literature
3
ENGL 225 Mexican Literature in Translation
3
ENGL 226 African American Literature
3
ENGL 236 Studies in WomenвЂ™s Literature
3
ENGL 237 Asian American Literature
3
ENGL 238 Classic Islamic Literature
3
ENGL 246A Survey of English Literature
3
ENGL 246B Survey of English Literature
3
ENGL 248A Masterpieces of World Literature
3
ENGL 248B Masterpieces of World Literature
3
SPAN 206 Hispanic Literature in the Media
3
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TOTAL UNITS CULTURE AND SOCIETY AREA OF EMPHASIS 21
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. HIST 101, 101LC, 102, 102LC and 103 are
combined: maximum credit, two courses. HIST 103 and 210 combined:
maximum credit, one course. Please see list of UC transferable courses in
ASSIST (http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES
These courses emphasize the study of our home planet and its place
in the universe, both present and past. Students will examine, explore,
and synthesize theories relating to the origin and evolution of Earth, our
solar system, and the universe in lecture and laboratory environments.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in astronomy, earth sciences, geology, oceanography,
global studies, environmental science and policy, astronomy and natural
science.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in geology,
oceanography, environmental analysis, science education, urban
planning, policy administration, and consulting.
Complete at least seven units, including at least one laboratory from
Section A; at least eight units, including one laboratory from Section B;
at least three units from Section C; and additional units from any of the
sections below for a combined total of 18 units.
Section A вЂ” Courses in Astronomy
Choose at least 7 units, including one laboratory, from the following
courses:
ASTR 102 ASTR 103 ASTR 105L ASTR 106 Introductory Astronomy: Stars and the Universe 3вЂ Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System
3вЂ Observational Astronomy
1
History of Astronomy
3
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. ASTR 102 and ASTR 103 are
combined: maximum credit, one course.
No credit for ASTR 102 or ASTR 103 if taken after ASTR 101.
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Section B вЂ” Courses in Earth Sciences
Choose at least 8 units, including one laboratory, from the following
courses:
ESCI 101 ESCI 102 ESCI 104 ESCI 104L ESCI 106 GEOG 101 GEOG 101L GEOL 103 GEOL 101 Physical Ecology
Physical Ecology Field Laboratory
Oceanography
Oceanography Laboratory
Weather and Climate
Physical Geography
Physical Geography Laboratory
Environmental Geography
Physical Geology 3
1
3
1
3
3
1
3
4вЂ вЂ GEOL 101 meets the laboratory requirement for Section B.
Section C вЂ” Courses in Astronomy and Earth Sciences
Choose at least 3 units from the following courses:
ASTR 104 Life in the Universe
3
GEOL 201 Earth History 4
GEOL 204 Geology of the Western National Parks and Monuments
3
GEOL 207 Paleontology, Life of the Past
4
GEOL 209 Natural Disasters
3
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TOTAL MINIMUM UNITS EARTH AND SCIENCES
AREA OF EMPHASIS 18
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
The Historical Perspectives area of emphasis gives the students
a broad range look at various aspects of history. The courses include
history of this region, state, and country; this world, and history of the
arts and sciences.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in history, Eastern studies, Latin American studies, ethnic
studies, anthropology, religious studies, and history of science.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers as an archivist,
historian, politician, journalist, educator, or in business, research,
government service, and public policy.
Section 1 вЂ” American History
Select at least 6 units from the following courses:
ANTH 200 ANTH 201 HIST 101 HIST 102 HIST 103 HIST 110 HIST 120 HIST 204 or WS 204
HIST 210 Native Peoples of North America
Native Peoples of California
American History and Constitution
Political and Social History of the United States:
1500s to 1876
Political and Social History of the United States:
1877 to Present
African-American History
History of California
Women in American History
Women in American History
History of the United States in the
Post World War II Era
3
3
3вЂ 3вЂ 3вЂ 3
3
3
(3)
3вЂ вЂ UC credit limits may apply. HIST 101, 101LC, 102, 102LC and
103 are combined: maximum credit, two courses. HIST 103 and 210
combined: maximum credit, one course. Please see list of UC transferable
courses in ASSIST (http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
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Section 2 вЂ” World and Ethnic History
Select at least 6 units from the following courses:
Section 1
Select 3 units from one of the following:
ANTH 202 The Maya, Inca and Aztecs: Ancient
Civilizations of the Americas
3
HIST 220 History of the Americas
3
or HIST 221 History of the Americas
(3)
HIST 230 History of Mexico
3
or HIST 235 History of Latin America
(3)
HIST 241 Western Civilization
3
or HIST 242 Western Civilization
(3)
or HIST 245 World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500
(3)
or HIST 246 World Civilization from 1500 to Present
(3)
HIST 250 History of England, Great Britain and the Commonwealth
3
or HIST 255 History of Russia and the Soviet Union
(3)
or HIST 260 Survey of the History of Asia
(3)
or HIST 265 Selected Problems in Contemporary
Asian History
(3)
ANTH 170
ENGL 101
ENGL 106
Section 3 вЂ” History of the Arts and Sciences
Select at least 6 units from the following courses:
ART 101 Art History I: Prehistory to Gothic
3
or ART 102 Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo
(3)
or ART 103 Art HistoryIII: Neoclassical to Present
(3)
ART 104 African Art History
3
ART 105A The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean: Pre-Columbian
3
or ART 105B The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean:
Colonial to Present
(3)
ART 107 Asian Art History
3
ARCH 112 History of Architecture
3вЂ ASTR 106 History of Astronomy
3
DANC 101 History of Dance
3
MUS 104B History of Rock Music
3
PHOT 160 History of Photography
3
TH 102 History of the Classical Theatre
3
or TH 103 History of the Modern Theatre
(3)
or TH 104 History and Appreciation of Musical Theatre (3)
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TOTAL UNITS HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
AREA OF EMPHASIS
18
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. Please see list of UC transferable courses
in ASSIST (http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES
The literature and language emphasis offers students two principal
disciplines: the study of literature in English and/or the study of foreign
languages. The literature discipline introduces British, American, and
world literary history through the study of writers recognized for their
significant literary merit. Courses explore the boundaries of literature
through genre, period, theme, language, and culture. Students may
train in critical and creative writing as well. The languages discipline is
sequenced to provide practical competence in French, German, Japanese,
Sign Language or Spanish, as well as elementary Chinese. Students
perfect their linguistic skills and study original language literary texts to
appreciate the nuances of language and global culture.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in anthropology, literature, cultural studies, and languages.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in publications,
communications, education, media, law, international business,
entertainment, administration, the arts, translation, and foreign service.
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Introduction to Language and Culture
Critical Thinking Through Literature
Introduction to Linguistics
3
3
3
Section 2
Select a minimum of 15 units from one or more of the following
disciplines:
Art and Culture
ANTH 100
ART 108
or HUM 108
ART 109
or HUM 109
SPAN 206
SPAN 210
SPAN 245
SPCH 240
FILM 159
Cultural Anthropology
Black Images in Popular Culture
Black Images in Popular Culture
Gender and Sexuality in Art
Gender and Sexuality in Art
Hispanic Literature in the Media
Highlights of Hispanic Culture
Intro to Chicano/Mexican American Culture
Oral Interpretation: ReadersвЂ™ Theatre
World Film
3
3
(3)
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
3
English
ENGL 221A
ENGL 221B
ENGL 223 ENGL 224
ENGL 225
ENGL 227
ENGL 228
ENGL 230A
ENGL 230B
ENGL 232
ENGL 233
ENGL 234
ENGL 235
ENGL 238
ENGL 240
ENGL 241
or FILM 241
ENGL 246A
ENGL 246B
ENGL 248A
ENGL 248B
Literature in the Bible: Hebrew Scriptures
Literature in the Bible: Christian Scriptures
Chicana/Chicano Literature
Native American Literature
Mexican Literature in Translation
Current Literature
ShakespeareвЂ™s Plays
Introduction to American Literature
Introduction to American Literature
Readings in Poetry
Readings in the Novel
Readings in Short Fiction
Readings in the Drama
Classic Islamic Literature
Creative Writing
Screenwriting
Screenwriting
Survey of English Literature
Survey of English Literature
Masterpieces of World Literature
Masterpieces of World Literature
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
Chinese
CHIN 101
Elementary Chinese
5
French
FREN 101
FREN 102
FREN 201
FREN 202
FREN 203
FREN 281
FREN 282
FREN 283
Elementary French
Elementary French
Intermediate French
Intermediate French
Intermediate French Advanced Level 1
Beginning Conversational French
Intermediate Conversational French
Advanced Conversational French
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
German
GERM 101
GERM 102
GERM 201
GERM 202
Elementary German
Elementary German
Intermediate German
Intermediate German
5
5
4
4
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GERM 203
GERM 204
GERM 281
GERM 282
GERM 283
GERM 291
GERM 292
Scientific German
Scientific German
Beginning Conversational German
Intermediate Conversational German
Advanced Conversational German
German for International Commerce
German for International Commerce
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Japanese
JAPN 101
JAPN 102
JAPN 201
JAPN 202
JAPN 281
JAPN 282
JAPN 283
Elementary Japanese
Elementary Japanese
Intermediate Japanese
Intermediate Japanese
Beginning Conversational Japanese
Intermediate Conversational Japanese
Advanced Conversational Japanese
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
Sign Language
SL 101
Beginning American Sign Language
SL 102
Intermediate American Sign Language
SL 201
Advanced American Sign Language
3
3
3
Spanish
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish
5
SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish
5
SPAN 111
Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers
5
SPAN 112
Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers
5
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish
5
SPAN 202
Intermediate Spanish
4
SPAN 205
Advanced Spanish Composition
3
SPAN 281
Beginning Conversational Spanish
3
SPAN 282
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
3
SPAN 283
Advanced Conversational Spanish
3
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TOTAL UNITS LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE18
MEDIA STUDIES
These courses introduce the student to the role and impact of the
mass media and their images in society and provide an exploratory
introduction to several mass media major areas of study.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in journalism, mass communications, entertainment and
media studies, broadcasting, film, and public relations.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in screen writing,
film and entertainment, mass communications, media, law, education,
and journalism.
Select 18 units from at least two disciplines from the following
courses:
ART 108 Black Images in Popular Culture
3
or HUM 108 Black Images in Popular Culture
(3)
ENGL 241
Screenwriting
3
or FILM 241 Screenwriting
(3)
JOUR 100 Mass Communications and Society
3
JOUR 101 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
3
JOUR 121 Multimedia Reporting
3
JOUR 157 Principles of Public Relations
3
or BA 157 Principles of Public Relations
(3)
RTV 151 Motion Pictures, Radio and Television
3
or TH 151 Motion Pictures, Radio and Television
(3)
RTV 152 Introduction to Broadcasting
3
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READ 200 Analysis and Critical Reading
3
SPAN 206 Hispanic Literature in the Media 3
SPCH 130 Fundamentals of Speaking
3
TH 150 Appreciation and History of the Motion Picture 3
FILM 153 Motion Picture Production
3
FILM 156 Television Production
3
FILM 159 World Film
3
FILM 193 Motion Picture Editing
3
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TOTAL UNITS MEDIA STUDIES AREA OF EMPHASIS18
SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
This emphasis provides students with knowledge and understanding
of social behavior theories, concepts, and principles as applied to
self-development. It is designed to prepare students to use acquired
knowledge to communicate and collaborate more effectively. These
courses are intended to assist students with the application of this
knowledge to their lives in meaningful ways, including student growth,
purpose, and vitality. Students will learn to become productive citizens
who care for themselves and others and will be prepared to work with
people and their communities.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in social, health, and human services majors.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in service/
community-oriented fields, fitness, and in health professions.
Select at least 6 units from Section 1, at least 3 units from Section 2,
and at least 3 units from Section 3. Then complete at least 6 additional
units from any section or combination of sections (1, 2, or 3) to reach a
total of 18 units.
Section 1 вЂ” Theory and Background
Select at least 6 units from the following courses:
ANTH 170 Introduction to Language and Culture
3
BA 107 Human Relations in Business
3
CD 110 Child Development 3
CDEC 113 The Child, Family, and Community
3
CDIT 151 Infant and Toddler Development
3
ENGL 106 Introduction to Linguistics
3
GEOG 102 Natural and Cultural Geography
3
HIST 101 American History and Constitution 3вЂ HIST 102 Political and Social History of the United States:
1550s to 1876
3вЂ HIST 103 Political and Social History of the United States:
1877 to Present
3вЂ HIST 110 African/American History 3
HIST 120 History of California
3
PE 105
Student Athletes in Society
2
PE 253
Sports Psychology
3
POL 101 American Political Institutions
3вЂ POL 201 Introduction to Political Science and American Government
3вЂ PSYC 101 General Introductory Psychology
3
PSYC 220 Research Methods
3
PSYC 245 Drugs and Behavior
3
PSYC 251 Developmental Psychology
3
PSYC 261 Social Psychology
3
PSYC 271 Abnormal Psychology
3
PE 105
The Student Athlete and Society
2
PE 106
Women in Sports
3
or WS 106
Women in Sports
(3)
PE 253
Sports Psychology
3
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SOC 101 Introductory Sociology Principles
3
SOC 110 Marriage and the Family
3
SOC 201 Social Problems
3
SOC 205 Introduction to Social Research Methods
3
SPAN 245 Introduction to Chicano/Mexican American
Culture
3
SPCH 100
Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
SPCH 110 Intercultural Communication
3
SPCH 120 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 130 Fundamentals of Speaking
3
SPCH 132 Fundamentals of Small Group Communication 3вЂ SPCH 235 Fundamentals of Argumentation and Persuasion 3
TH 108 Improvisation for the Theatre
3.5
TH 110 Fundamentals of Acting
3.5
WS 101 Issues for Women in American Society
3
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. HIST 101, 101LC, 102, 102LC and
103 are combined: maximum credit, two courses. HIST 103 and 210
combined: maximum credit, one course. SPCH 100 and 132 combined:
maximum credit, one course. POL 101 and 102 combined: maximum
credit, one course. Please see list of UC transferable courses in ASSIST
(http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
Section 2 вЂ” Student Development and Application
Select at least 3 units from the following courses:
COUN 100 COUN 150 COUN 200 COUN 210 COUN 220 LIBR 100 Counselor Aide in the Community College
Dynamics of Leadership
Success in College and Career
Job Search Strategies
Transition to Universities
Introduction to Library Research 2
3
3
1
3
1
Section 3 вЂ” Student Vitality
Select at least 3 units from the following courses:
HED 100 Contemporary Health Problems
3
HED 101
Stress Management
3
HED 103
Women, Their Bodies and Health 3
or WS 103
Women, Their Bodies and Health (3)
HED 200 Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Physical Activity 3
HO 152 Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition
3
PE 130 Stretching and Relaxation 1вЂ PE 131 Walking for Fitness
1вЂ PE 135A
Circuit Weight Training, Beginning 1вЂ PE 135B
Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced 2вЂ PE 138
Yoga
1вЂ PE 139 Pilates Conditioning
1вЂ PE 141 Fitness and Wellness
3вЂ PE 142 Fitness and Wellness for Older Adults
2вЂ PE 143 Personal Fitness Program
1вЂ PE 146 Weight Management 1вЂ PE 149A Beginning Jogging for Fitness
1вЂ PE 149B Intermediate Jogging for Fitness
2вЂ PE 160 Personal Self Defense
1вЂ PE 254 Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness
3
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TOTAL UNITS SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AREA OF EMPHASIS 18
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. Any or all of these PE courses
combined: maximum credit, four units. Please see list of UC transferable
courses in ASSIST (http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
The following area of study allows students to take courses that
will prepare them for possible majors within the field of social and
behavioral science. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences focus
on the human and social conditions of society. Courses explain how
people behave within their societies and social institutions, including
interactions between subcultures, creating an appreciation of human
interaction and perceptions of reality. Using critical analysis, students
will develop an awareness of social science research methods and
theories in the social and behavioral sciences.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in anthropology, economics, history, political science,
psychology, and sociology.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in social work,
counseling, probation and parole, politics, archiving, and business.
Select 18 units from at least three different disciplines.
AJ 101 Introduction of Administration of Justice ANTH 100 Cultural Anthropology ANTH 120 Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 170 Introduction to Language and Culture ANTH 200 Native Peoples of North America ANTH 202 The Maya, Inca and Aztecs: Ancient
Civilizationsof the Americas ANTH 203
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft,
and Religion
ANTH 205 The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender or WS 205 The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender CD 110 Child Development COUN 200 Success in College and Career ECON 101 Economic Issues and Policy ECON 102 Women in Global Economy ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 201M Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 202M Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 204 Money, Ethics, and Economic Justice ENVS 200
Environmental Policy
GEOG 102 Natural and Cultural Geography GEOG 105 World Regional Geography HIST 101 American History and Constitution HIST 102 Political and Social History of the
United States:1500s to 1876 HIST 103 Political and Social History of the
United States: 1877 to Present HIST 110 African/American History HIST 120 History of California HIST 204 Women in American History or WS 204 Women in American History HIST 210 History of the United States in the
Post World War II Era HIST 220 History of the Americas HIST 221 History of the Americas HIST 230 History of Mexico HIST 235 History of Latin America HIST 241 Western Civilization HIST 242
Western Civilization
HIST 245 World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500 HIST 246 World Civilization from 1500 to Present HIST 250 History of England, Great Britain and the
Commonwealth 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
3вЂ 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3вЂ 3вЂ 3вЂ 3
3
3
(3)
3вЂ 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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HIST 255 History of Russia and the Soviet Union 3
HIST 260 Survey of the History of Asia 3
HIST 265 Selected Problems in Contemporary
Asian History 3
HIST 275
Global Studies
3
JOUR 100
Mass Communications and Society
3
KIN 108
Women in Sports
3
or WS 108
Women in Sports
(3)
POL 101 American Political Institutions 3вЂ POL 110 California State and Local Government 3
POL 201 Introduction to Political Science and American
Government 3вЂ POL 210 International Relations 3
POL 220 Comparative Government 3
POL 230 Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East 3
POL 240
Introduction to Political Theory
3
POL 260
Public Policy and the Supreme Court
3
PSYC 101 General Introductory Psychology 3
PSYC 150 Personal and Social Adjustment 3
PSYC 245
Drug and Behavior
3
PSYC 251 Developmental Psychology 3
PSYC 261 Social Psychology 3
PSYC 265
Psychology of Gender
3
PSYC 271 Abnormal Psychology 3
SOC 101
Introductory Sociology Principles
3
SOC 110 Marriage and the Family 3
SOC 120 Introduction to Human Sexuality 3
SOC 201 Social Problems 3
SOC 202*CL Gender and Society 3
SOC 205 Introduction to Social Research Methods 3
SOC 210 American Minority Relations 3
SOC 220 Introduction to Human Services 3
SOC 215 Sociology of Cultural Diversity:
Challenge and Change 3
SOC 230 Juvenile Delinquency 3
SOC 250 Sociology of Aging 3
SPCH 110
Intercultural Communication
3
WS 101 Issues for Women in American Society 3
WS 102 Women and Religion 3
WS 108
Women in Sports
3
or KIN 108 Women in Sports
(3)
WS 202*CL
Gender and Society
3
WS 206 Women in the Global Economy 3
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TOTAL UNITS SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
AREA OF EMPHASIS 18
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. No credit for ECON 101 if taken
after ECON 202, HIST 101, 101LC, 102, 102LC, and 103 are combined:
maximum credit, two courses. HIST 103 and 210 combined: maximum
credit, one course. POL 101 and 201 combined: maximum credit,
one course. Please see list of UC transferable courses in ASSIST (http://
www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
Courses marked with a CL are cross-listed with another course. See
individual in the Cerritos College catalog. Cross-listed courses may only
receive credit once.
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION
This area of emphasis will focus on the power of images and serves
as an introduction to techniques for improved visual communication.
It starts with a study of images in culture, progresses to visual
communication exploration, and culminates with learning hands-on
skill development.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate
degree majors in art, graphic arts, graphic design, desktop publishing,
communication, theatre, and photography.
Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in film and
entertainment, mass communications, media, publishing, photography,
education, museum work, web design, theatre stage design, and
journalism.
Section 1 вЂ” Critical Analysis of Images
Select 3 units from the following courses:
ART 108 or HUM 108 ART 109 or HUM 109 PHOT 160 Black Images in Popular Culture
Black Images in Popular Culture
Gender and Sexuality in Art Gender and Sexuality in Art
History of Photography
3
(3)
3
(3)
3
Section 2 вЂ” Theories of Visual Communication
Select 6 units from the following courses:
ART 188
JOUR 121
JOUR 130
or PHOT 130
PHOT 100
PHOT 110
SPAN 206
Design for Desktop Publishing
Multimedia Reporting
Photojournalism
Photojournalism
Introductory Photography
Introduction to Digital Photography
Hispanic Literature in the Media 3
3
3
(3)
3
3
3
Section 3 вЂ” Applied Techniques of Communication
Select 9 units from the following courses:
ART 110
Freehand Drawing
3
ART 116
Beginning Printmaking
3
ART 120
Two-Dimensional Design
3вЂ ART 130A
Fundamentals of Painting
3
ART 114
Storyboard Animation Principles for Film
3
ART 150
Introduction to Ceramics
3
ART 182A
Lettering and Typography
3
ART 184
Graphic Design I
3
FILM 101
Motion Picture Production
3
FILM 102
Television Production
3
TH 193
Motion Picture Editing
3
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TOTAL UNITS VISUAL COMMUNICATION AREA OF EMPHASIS 18
вЂ UC credit limits may apply. Please see list of UC transferable
courses in ASSIST (http://www.assist.org) or a counselor for explanation.
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MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
MACHINIST
UNITS
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
2
ENGT 117
Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
2
MTT 50
CNC Shop Math
3
MTT 52
Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines 2.5
MTT 56
CNC Shop Inspection
2
MTT 57
Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes
2.5
MTT 60
Advanced Machine Tool Concepts
2
MTT 62
Fixture Tooling
2
MTT 68
Computer Assisted Inspection Using Verisurf
2
MTT 94L
Manual Machining Laboratory
1
MTT 100
Machine Tool Introduction
2
MTT 170
Computer Numerical Control Programming
2
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TOTAL UNITS 25
NUMERICAL CONTROL MACHINE OPERATOR
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
MTT 50 CNC Shop Math
MTT 52
Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines
MTT 56
CNC Shop Inspection
MTT 57
Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes
MTT 62
Fixture Tooling
MTT 68
Computer Assisted Inspection Using Verisurf
MTT 91L
CNC Mill Machining Laboratory
MTT 95L
CNC Lathe Machining Laboratory
MTT 100
Machine Tool Introduction
MTT 170
Computer Numerical Control Programming
MTT 180 Robotics for Computer Numerically
Controlled Machines TOTAL UNITS
2
3
2.5
2
2.5
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
вЂ”
25
NUMERICAL CONTROL TOOL PROGRAMMER
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
2
ENGT 117
Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
2
MTT 50
CNC Shop Math
3
MTT 52
Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines 2.5
MTT 56
CNC Shop Inspection
2
MTT 57
Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes
2.5
MTT 76
GibbsCAM Milling2.5
and MTT 77 GibbsCAM Turning
2.5
and MTT 177 Advanced GibbsCAM
2.5
or MTT 51
MasterCAM Milling
(3.5)
and MTT 59 MasterCAM Turning
(2.5)
and MTT 278 MasterCAM Advanced
(3.5)
MTT 91L
CNC Mill Machining Laboratory
1
MTT 95L
CNC Lathe Machining Laboratory
1
MTT 170
Computer Numerical Control Programming
2
MTT 180 Robotics for Computer Numerically
Controlled Machines 3
вЂ”
TOAL UNITS
28.5 (30.5)
TOOL AND DIE MAKER
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
ENGT 117
Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
MTT 50
CNC Shop Math
MTT 52
Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines
MTT 56
CNC Shop Inspection
112
2
2
3
2.5
2
MTT 57
Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes
MTT 60
Advanced Machine Tool Concepts
MTT 62
Fixture Tooling
MTT 68
Computer Assisted Inspection Using Verisurf
MTT 94L
Manual Machining Laboratory
MTT 100
Machine Tool Introduction
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
WELD 100
Welding Fundamentals
TOTAL UNITS
2.5
2
2
2
1
2
2.5
2.5
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above requirements for a
Certificate of Achievement; (2) MTT 71 and MTT 92L or MTT93L
and MTT 96L (3) the Associate of Arts Degree general education
requirements; and (4) electives as needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: WELD 120, WELD 130.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
JOURNALISM
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE (9 UNITS)
JOUR 100
Mass Communications and Society
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
JOUR 107A
College Newspaper
UNITS
3
3
3
LIST A (SELECT ONE): 3 UNITS
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting
JOUR 157 Principles of Public Relations
or BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
JOUR 130
Photo Journalism
or PHOT 130 Photo Journalism
JOUR 107B
Intermediate College Newspaper
3
3
(3)
3
(3)
3
LIST B (SELECT TWO): 6 UNITS
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
3
ART 188
Design for Desktop Publishing
3
MATH 112
Elementary Statistics
4
POL 101
American Political Institutions
3
POL 220
Comparative Government
3
ENGL 103
Critical and Argumentative Writing
3
PHIL 106
Introduction to Logic
3
ENGL 101
Critical Thinking through Literature
3
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TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR18
Any CSU Breadth courses from two different Areas with A-D
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN JOURNALISM FOR
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
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Curriculum and Requirements for Majors and Certificates
NOTE: Students should avoid accumulating additional journalism
units as they complete their AA-T degree (which requires 60 unit).
Additional units will create graduation problems as the upper division.
Many programs require 80 units outside of journalism for the degree
and each CSU may require up to 28 upper division units in the major.
JOURNALISM
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
CORE REQUIREMENTS (9 UNITS)
JOUR 100
Mass Communication and Society
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
(6 units, any combinations)
JOUR 106
talonmarks.com
JOUR 107
College Newspaper
JOUR 160
College Magazine Production
Additional Requirements (14 units)
ART 188
Design for Digital Publishing
ART 194
Multimedia Design
ART 196
Web Design with Flash and Dreamweaver
CIS 205
Programming HTML for the World Wide
Web
JOUR 111
Introduction to Newsletters
JOUR 112
Copy Editing Skills
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting JOUR 122
Creating Podcasts for Media
JOUR 130
Photo Journalism
or PHOT 130 Photo Journalism
JOUR 157
Principles of Public Relations
or BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
JOUR 170
Broadcast News/Webcasting
or RTV 170 Broadcast News/Webcasting
JOUR 298
Directed Studies in Journalism
(may be applied twice) or JOUR 50 Editorial Board JOUR 299
Directed Studies in Journalism
(must be a media internship) or JOUR 171 Occupational Work Experience in Journalism
(must be in media internship)
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
RTV 175
Sportscasting
RTV 176
Talk Radio Broadcasting
SPCH 160
Parliamentary Procedure
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
UNITS
3
3
3
1 (2)
3 (6)
1 (2)
3
3
3
1.5
1
1
3
1
3
(3)
3
(3)
1
(1)
1 (2)
(1)
2
(1)
3
3
1
1
1
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JOURNALISM
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (9 UNITS)
JOUR 100
Mass Communications and Society
JOUR 101 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting
Department Requirements
(8 units, any combinations)
JOUR 50
Editorial Board
JOUR 106
talonmarks.com
JOUR 107
College Newspaper
JOUR 160
College Magazine Production
(Corequisite required) Additional Requirements (21 units)
ART 188
Design for Desktop Publishing
ART 194
Multimedia Design
ART 196
Web Design with Flash and Dreamweaver
CIS 205
Programming HTML for the World Wide
Web JOUR 50
Editorial Board JOUR 103
Newspaper Article Writing JOUR 105
Newspaper Production
JOUR 106
talonmarks.com JOUR 107
College Newspaper
JOUR 111
Introduction to Newsletters
JOUR 112
Copy Editing Skills
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting JOUR 122
Creating Podcasts for Media
JOUR 130 Photo Journalism
or PHOT 130 Photo Journalism
JOUR 157
Principles of Public Relations
or BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
JOUR 170
Broadcast News/Webcasting
or RTV 170 Broadcast News/Webcasting
JOUR 298
Directed Studies in Journalism or JOUR 50 Editorial Board
JOUR 299
Directed Studies (must be a media
internship) or JOUR 171 Occupational Work Experience
(must be a media internship) PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
RTV 175
Sportscasting
RTV 176
Talk Radio Broadcasting
SPCH 160
Parliamentary Procedure
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
UNITS
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
3
3
3
1.5
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
3
(3)
3
(3)
1
(1)
1
(1)
2
(2)
3
3
1
1
1
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38
NOTE: Journalism students intending to transfer to a four-year college
are referred to the Transfer Journalism Major Requirements of Study 145.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above Journalism
courses and unit requirements, (2) A.A. Degree General Education
Requirements, and (3) electives as needed.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CORE REQUIREMENTS (12 UNITS)
JOUR 100
Mass Communications and Society
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting
JOUR 157
Principles of Public Relations
or BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
UNITS
3
3
3
3
(3)
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
(21 UNITS ANY COMBINATION)
ART 188
Design for Desktop Publishing
BA 114
Marketing
JOUR 106
Talonmarks.com
JOUR 107
College Newspaper
JOUR 130
Photo Journalism
or PHOT 130 Photo Journalism
JOUR 160
College Magazine Production
(requires corequisite) PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
RTV 155
Radio Production
3
3
1
3
3
(3)
1
3
3
3
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (UP TO 5 UNITS)
ART 194
Multimedia Design
3
ART 196
Web Design with Flash and Dreamweaver
3
JOUR 111
Introduction to Newsletters
1
JOUR 112
Copy Editing Skills
1
JOUR 122
Creating Podcasts for Media
1
JOUR 170
Broadcast News/Webcasting
1
or RTV 170
Broadcast News/Webcasting
(1)
JOUR 298
Directed Studies in Journalism
1
JOUR 299
Directed Studies in Journalism
(must be a media internship) 2
or JOUR 171 Occupational Work Experience in Journalism (1)
(must be a media internship)
SPCH 160
Parliamentary Procedure
1
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
38
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
MATHEMATICS
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
REQUIRED CORE (17.0 UNITS)
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
MATH 250
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
114
UNITS
4
4
4
5
SELECT ONE (3.0 вЂ“ 4.0 units)
PHYS 201
Engineering Physics
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
CIS 182
Java Programming
MATH 112
Elementary Statistics
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
4
3
3.5
4
вЂ”
20-21
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS FOR
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Cerritos College offers a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate
of Arts in Medical Assisting. The student must achieve a grade of вЂњCвЂќ
or better in all required medical assisting courses to qualify for the
Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate of Arts Degree in Medical
Assisting. Twelve units of the Medical Assistant program must have
been taken within the last five (5) years. Upon successful completion
of program requirements, the student is eligible for a Cerritos College
Medical Assistant pin.
1. Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement
The Medical Assistant Program may be completed in two
semesters when started in the fall semester. Both front office
(administrative) and back office (clinical) training is available.
A clinical lab experience is completed through an internship
or occupational work experience.
2. Medical Assistant Associate in Arts Degree
The student must complete the requirements for a Certificate
of Achievement in Medical Assisting and A&P 120, electives,
and General Education requirements to achieve a minimum
of 60 units.
Full-time students can complete this program in two semesters
when starting with the fall semester. Discussion with the department
chair regarding questions on course selection is encouraged.
Course selection for a full-time student starting in the fall semester
is recommended as follows:
FALL: MA 60, MA 63, MA 64, MA 161, HO 53, HO 54, HO 55 (elective
from list).
SPRING: MA 66, MA 67, MA 68 or MA 73 or MA 74, PSYC 101 or
PSYC 150, or equivalent, and additional electives if needed.
Full-time students starting in the spring semester are advised to
consult with the program chairperson regarding course selection(s).
The program is designed to help meet the needs of the part-time
student as well. Course selection in numerical order is advised. Again,
consult with the program chair regarding specific course selection
questions. Some classes are offered in specific semesters and efficient
planning is necessary.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirement
The student may obtain a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate
in Arts in Medical Assisting. The student must achieve a grade of вЂњCвЂќ
or better in required medical assisting and General Education course
work. (Twelve units of the Medical Assistant program must have been
taken within the last five (5) years.) MA 67 and MA 68 have prerequisite
courses, which must be completed with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Program Progression/Completion
Successful completion of all levels of course work is necessary for
completion of and graduation from the program of study. In order to
complete the program, the student must maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher whether enrolled in combined lecture/lab courses, practicums,
or clinical experiences. When content is tiered, each level must be
completed according to identified criteria.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students
are eligible to receive either the Certificate and/or Associate in Art degree.
Expenses
A. See the college catalog for enrollment fees.
B. The student may expect to spend approximately $600 for books,
equipment (including watch with a second hand), and uniforms.
Health screening will be at the studentвЂ™s expense. This may include
but is not limited to immunizations and CPR/First Aid certification
completed at private agencies. Students are responsible for their
own living accommodations, uniform laundry, and transportation
to selected clinics.
Essential requirements for the Medical Assistant Program
The Medical Assistant (MA) Program requires the acquisition of
knowledge and skills related to the practice of patient care in ambulatory
settings. Cerritos College endeavors to educate students who have the
ability to become highly competent MAs. Program completion decisions
for starting and/or completing the MA program are based on the academic
clinical factors which serve to insure that the student can complete the
essential functions of the MA program in a variety of clinical settings such
as general practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, after hours
care, and specialty practices in the ambulatory care settings.
Cerritos College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity,
and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientations, age, marital status,
disability or veteran status. When requested, the College and the
program will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified
students with disabilities.
The program curriculum requires the following essential abilities:
sensory and motor skills related to patient treatment, ability to
comprehend, analyze problem solving and behavioral and social aspects
of performance related to that of a medical assistant. The student
must have the cognitive abilities necessary to master relevant content
in academic and clinical courses at a level deemed appropriate by the
faculty. These skills may be described as the ability to comprehend,
memorize, analyze and synthesize material. She/he must be able to
discern and comprehend dimensional and spatial relationships of
structures and develop reasoning and decision-making skills appropriate
to the practice of medical assisting.
The student must have the ability to demonstrate proper body
mechanics. The students must have the ability to safely assist a patient
in moving: different positions on the exam table, from a chair to an
exam table and back down, or from a car to a wheelchair and from a
wheelchair to a car. The student will be able to: sit up to 1.5 hours in an 8
hour shift (charting, talking on the phone; stand or walk on a continuous
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basis (rooming patients, assisting provider, retrieving medical records/
X-rays/lab reports, assisting family members; equipment sanitization/
disinfection; lifting on a frequent basis from 25 to 250 pounds (charts,
equipment, Xrays, supplies, patients); pushing on a frequent basis up
to 45 pounds effort (gurneys, wheelchairs, carts, crash cart); pulling
on a frequent basis up to 70 pounds effort (positioning patients on
the exam table/surgical table, transferring from gurney or wheelchair
to chair/exam table); crouching frequently = bending at the knees
(retrieving supplies/equipment from cabinet shelves/off the floor);
stooping frequently = bending at the waist (during assisting the
provider, procedures, retrieval of items from cabinet); twisting frequently
(transferring patients, assisting provider with procedures/treatments,
performing sterile techniques); reaching frequently (during procedures,
EKGs, transferring, assisting provider/family members, obtaining
supplies); kneeling occasionally (transferring patients, performing CPR,
obtaining supplies); handling and grasping frequently (preparing and
administering medications, performing dressing changes, suture/staple
removal and other procedures, manipulation of oxygen equipment,
obtaining supplies, using computer keyboards, fine motor dexterity
for handling medical instruments, autoclave operation); operations of
equipment and tools on a frequent basis ranging from 2 to 40 pounds
of effort (bovie machine, CPR crash cart, sigmoidoscopy, suture trays,
surgical trays, cystoscopes, exam tables, autoclave operation, measuring
vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy).
The student must be able to take information and record patient
treatment into the patientвЂ™s record. The student must be able to
communicate with the patient, caregiver and staff, all aspects related to
the patientвЂ™s care. This communication will include verbal, written and
non-verbal content including the transmission and follow-up inquiry
of information. The student must be capable of responsive, empathetic
listening and speaking to exstablish rapport in a way that promotes
openness on issues and concern and sensitivity to potential cultural
differences. She/he must have the emotional stability to function
effectively under stress and be able to adapt to an environment which
may change rapidly without warning and/or in unpredictable ways.
These essential requirements of medical assistant education are
used in consideration of starting, retention and completion from the
Cerritos College program. Graduates are expected to be fully qualified
to enter the profession as an MA. It is the responsibility of the student
with disabilities to provide verification of the disability and resulting
limitations, and to make advance requests for those accommodations
that he/she feels are reasonable and needed to execute the essential
requirements described.
Health
Employment in this field requires good vision, hearing, and the
ability to communicate verbally, nonverbally and through written word.
In addition, students must have the ability to comprehend, analyze,
and evaluate patientsвЂ™ charts in order to provide appropriate treatment.
Students must be able to record in the patientsвЂ™ charts and have the
manual dexterity to use small instruments to provide patient care. The
student must be able to work as a team player and demonstrate efficient
customer service skills.
Internship and Occupational Work Experience
Health clearance requirements will vary depending on where clinical
lab experiences will be completed (MA 68, MA 73, MA 74). To be placed
in a health care facility where direct patient contact will occur (MA 68,
MA 73, MA 74), the student must present evidence of compliance with
facility health standards and current certification in CPR and First Aid
training. The health standards will include, but are not limited to, T.B.
testing and immunization. The Medical Assistant Program Record of
Immunizations, Vaccination, and Test forms (located in HS 106) must
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be completed before the first class session and prior to placement in the
health care facility. Health clearance, CPR and First Aid requirements
must be valid for the duration of the clinical affiliation. Student
placements are predominately during the day hours.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Clearance of a criminal background check may be required prior to
internship/work experience placement. Students who do not clear agency
requirements are not eligible for clinical placement and will, consequently,
be ineligible to continue in the course. If there is any concern regarding
clearance of a criminal background check, please contact the Health
Occupations Division for additional information.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
UNITS
HO 53
Electrocardiography
1
HO 54
Medical Laboratory Skills
1
HO 55
Phlebotomy Procedures
1.5
MA 60
Introduction to Medical Assisting
2
MA 63
Health Insurance Coding and Billing
3
MA 64
Medical Office Assisting
3
MA 66
Medications and Specialties
3
MA 67
Medical Office Administration
3
*MA 68
Medical Assisting Internship Experience
4
or *MA 73
Medical Assisting Occupational Work Experience (3)
or *MA 74
Medical Assisting Occupational Work Experience (4)
MA 161
Medical Terminology
3
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 101
General Introductory Psychology
or PSYC 150 Personal and Social Adjustment
3
(3)
AND classes from the list below to complete a minimum of 29 units:
BCOT 114 Introduction to Microsoft Office 3.5
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
HO 150
Professional/CPR and First Aid
1.5
(Fall semester only)
HO 152
Nutrition
3
SPAN 223 Spanish for Health and Medical Careers
3
(or an equivalent)
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(29)31
*Students may select one of these options to complete the medical
assisting internship requirement. Only one option can be selected and the
course may not be repeated more than one time.
Students not currently employed in a medical office should enroll in
MA 68. Students who are currently employed in a medical office up to
19 hours per week should enroll in MA 73. Students who are currently
employed in a medical office more than 20 hours per week should enroll
in MA 74.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For an Associate in Arts Degree a student must meet the
requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting.
The student must take A&P 120, electives and General Education
requirements to achieve a minimum of 60 units. See Cerritos College
Graduation Requirements.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Upon completion of program,
employment is available as a medical assistant in a variety of settings:
office clinic, hospitals, insurance companies, government agencies,
pharmaceutical companies, and educational institutions. Job duties
can entail front office (administrative) duties such as receptionist and
insurance clerk to back office (clinical) duties such as assisting the
provider of care of lab duties.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER CORE COURSES INST 151
Principles of Recovery and Psychosocial
Rehabilitation
INST 152
Helping Relationships
INST 272
Special Populations
PSYC 101
General Introductory Psychology
PSYC 271
Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 273
Mental Health Worker Field Experience TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
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RECOMMENDED COURSES (MUST TAKE 6 UNITS)
PSYC 103
Critical Thinking in Psychology PSYC 150
Personal and Social Adjustment PSYC 210
Elementary Statistics PSYC 220
Research Methods PSYC 241
Introduction to Psychobiology PSYC 245
Drugs and Behavior PSYC 251
Developmental Psychology PSYC 261
Social Psychology 3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
ASSOCIATES IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 60 units must be completed to include: the core
courses listed above, A.A. Degree general requirements, and at least six
units of recommended courses.
NOTE: Although all of these courses are transferable to transfer as
a Psychology Major refer to Psychology Transfer Major Requirements.
MUSIC
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN MUSIC FOR TRANSFER
(AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE: (16 UNITS)
MUS 180
Music Theory/Musicianship I
MUS 181
Music Theory/Musicianship II
MUS 280
Music Theory/Musicianship III
MUS 281
Music Theory/Musicianship IV
APPLIED MUSIC
(a combination of 4 units from the following courses)
(all courses are repeatable)
MUS 148
Private Study/Technique
MUS 149
Private Study/Musical Preparation
MUS 150
Private Study/Performance Practice
MUS 151
Private Study/Recital Preparation
UNITS
4
4
4
4
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
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ENSEMBLE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 60 units to include: (1) The above music course and
(a combination of 4 units from the following courses)
unit
requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree General Education requirements,
(all courses are repeatable)
and
(3)
electives as needed.
MUS 200E
Beginning Band
(1)
MUS 201E
Concert Band
(1)
MUS 202E
Community Symphonic Band
(1)
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
MUS 203E
Community Band
(1)
MUS 204E
Orchestra
(1)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
MUS 205E
Community Orchestra
(1)
MUS 206E
Stage Band
(1)
REQUIRED MUSIC COURSES: UNITS
MUS 207E
Jazz Ensemble
(1)
MUS
104
American
Popular
Music
3
MUS 208E
Pop/Rock Latin Ensemble
(1)
MUS 104B
History of Rock Music
3
MUS 209E
Pep Band
(1)
MUS
106,
107
Music
Theory/Musicianship
I,
II
5-5
MUS 210E
String Ensemble
(1)
MUS 112
Elementary Piano I
2.5
MUS 216E
Piano Ensemble
(1)
MUS 135
This Business of Music
3
MUS 217E
Guitar Ensemble
(1)
MUS
144,
145
Electronic
Synthesizer
I,
II
2-1
MUS 218E
Community Chorus
(1)
MUS 146
Recording Techniques
2
MUS 219E
Collegiate Chorale
(1)
*Music
Electives
6
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TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR ARTS IN MUSIC23
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS32.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN MUSIC FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“ transferable
units (2) The California State University-General Education-Breadth
pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum of 18 semester
or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by
the community college district (4) Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or better in all courses
required for the major or area of emphasis.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Theory, private study/recital, and performance classes are required
each semester of full-time program (4 semesters). Placement in the
appropriate level of theory and private study is made by the Music
Department.
UNITS
3
5
5
2
2
1
1
1
1
One course from:
MUS 101, 102, 103, 104, or 104B
3
**Music Electives12
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* Corequisite of a performing ensemble is required: MUS 124, 124A,
125, 125A, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142, or 154.
**Music Electives: MUS 101, 102, 103, 104, 104B, 105, 108, 109, 114,
115, 118, 119, 124, 124A, 125, 125A, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133,
136, 134, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, or 154.
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 60 units to include: (1) The above music course and
unit requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree General Education requirements,
and (3) electives as needed.
NATURAL SCIENCES вЂ“ GENERAL
MUSIC вЂ“ GENERAL
REQUIRED MUSIC COURSES: MUS 100
Music Appreciation
MUS 106
Music Theory/Musicianship I
MUS 107
Music Theory/Musicianship II
MUS 112
Elementary Piano I
MUS 113
Elementary Piano II
MUS 148*
Private Study/Technique
MUS 149*
Private Study/Musical Preparation
MUS 150*
Private Study/Performance Practice
MUS 151*
Private Study/Recital Preparation
*Music Electives: MUS 101, 102, 103, 104, 104B, 105, 108, 109, 114,
115, 118, 119, 124, 124A, 125, 125A, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133,
134, 136, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, or 154.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
In order to qualify for an A.A. Degree in Natural Sciences - General,
the following requirements must be met:
1. Completion of the A.A. Degree General Education and Proficiency
Requirements;
2. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree applicable units;
3.Choose at least 4 units from Section A, at least 4 units from
Section B, and at least 3 units from Section C;
4.Completion of another 7 units of science related course work
from any section below, for a combined total of at least 18 units
of science related course work.
A. Courses in the Physical Sciences
(Choose at least 4 units)UNITS
ASTR 102
Introductory Astronomy: Stars and the Universe 3
ASTR 103
Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System
3
ASTR 104
Life in the Universe
3
ASTR 105L
Observational Astronomy
1
ASTR 106
History of Astronomy
3
CHEM 100
Introductory Chemistry
4
CHEM 105
Chemistry for Elementary School Teachers
1.5
CHEM 110
Elementary Chemistry
4
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
5
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
5
CHEM 205
Quantitative Analysis Chemistry
4
CHEM 211
Organic Chemistry
5
CHEM 212
Organic Chemistry
5
ESCI 101
Physical Ecology
3
ESCI 102
Physical Ecology Field Laboratory
1
ESCI 104
Oceanography
3
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ESCI 104L
Oceanography Laboratory
ESCI 106
Weather and Climate
ESCI 110
Introduction to Earth Science
GEOG 101
Physical Geography
GEOG 101L
Physical Geography Laboratory
GEOG 103
Environmental Geography
GEOL 100
Natural History of Southern California
GEOL 101
Physical Geology
GEOL 201
Earth History
GEOL 204
Geology of the Western National Parks and
Monuments
GEOL 207 Paleontology, Life of the Past
GEOL 208
The Age of the Dinosaurs
GEOL 209
Natural Disasters
PHYS 100
Elementary Physics
PHYS 101
General Physics
PHYS 102
General Physics
PHYS 201
Engineering Physics
PHYS 202
Engineering Physics
PHYS 203
Engineering Physics
PS 100
Physical Science of Modern Technology
PS 112
Physical Science for Elementary School
Teachers
1
3
4
3
1
3
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
B. Courses In The Biological Sciences
(Choose at least 4 units)UNITS
A&P 120
Introduction to Human Anatomy and
Physiology
4
A&P 130
Human Anatomy and Physiology
5
A&P 150
Introduction to Human Anatomy
4
A&P 151
Introduction to Human Physiology
4
A&P 200
Human Anatomy
5
A&P 201
Human Physiology
5
ANTH 115
Physical Anthropology
3
ANTH 115L
Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab
1
BIOL 115
Marine Biology
3
BIOL 120
Introduction to Biological Science
4
BIOL 200
Principles of Biology
5
BIOL 201
Principles of Biology
5
BIOL 202
Molecular Biology/Genetics
4
BOT 120
Introduction to Plant Science
4
MICR 200
Principles and Applicaions of Microbiology
5
PSYC 241
Introduction to Psychobiology
3
ZOOL 120
Introduction to Animal Biology
4
C. Courses In Mathematics
(Choose at least 3 units)UNITS
MATH 105
Activity-Based Probability and Statistics for
Elementary and Middle School Teachers
3
MATH 110A Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
3
MATH 110B
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
3
MATH 112
Elementary Statistics
4
MATH 114
College Algebra
4
MATH 115
Finite Mathematics
4
MATH 116
Calculus for Managerial, Biological, and
Social Sciences
4
MATH 140
Trigonometry
3
MATH 150
Precalculus Math
4
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
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MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
4
MATH 240
Calculus and Differential Equations
4
PSYC 210
Elementary Statistics
4
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TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS18
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OPTION
UNITS
NPD 100
Product Development in a Global Economy
3
NPD 101
Innovation using Rapid Prototyping
3
NPD 102
Quality Systems for Automotive Industries
ISO 16949
3
NPD 103
Advanced Tooling and Materials for New Product
Development
3
NPD 104
Productivity in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing
3
NPD 105
Electronic Systems and Integration in Automotive
Aftermarket
3
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TOTAL UNITS: 18
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND FABRICATION OPTION
NPD 100
Product Development in a Global Economy
3
NPD 101
Innovation using Rapid Prototyping
3
MTT 51
MasterCAM Milling
3.5
MTT 52
Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines 3
MTT 57
Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes
3
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
2.5
WELD 100
Welding Fundamentals
2.5
WMT 101
Introduction to Woodworking
3
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS23.5
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Complete 60 units to include: (1) the above requirements for a
specific Certificate of Achievement; (2) the Associate of Arts Degree
General Education requirements; and (3) electives as needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: MTT 177, MTT 278, PMT 221,
WELD 130, WMT 111L.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
NURSING
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
The Cerritos College Nursing Program, approved by the Board of
Registered Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission
for Education in Nursing, Inc., offers an opportunity to prepare for a
nursing career through mastery of a specific body of knowledge and
skills. To qualify for the program, students must successfully complete
prerequisite courses and other requirements as stated below. The generic
program (Option A) consists of four semesters of sequenced courses.
Students may receive Pass for prior nursing courses to facilitate advanced
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placement. These students include Licensed Psychiatric Technicians,
Licensed Vocational Nurses, students transferring from other accredited
programs, and foreign-educated nurses.
For successful completion of the nursing program, the student is
required to achieve a minimum 75% in all nursing and nursing-related
courses. This is consistent with the Board of Registered NursingвЂ™s
standard of competency for nursing practice. Completion of the
program meets qualifications for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Cerritos College Nursing Program Mission is to prepare nurses
to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever changing health care
environment.
PHILOSOPHY
Nursing is defined as a science, discipline and health care practice
that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients
having health problems within the domain of nursing. The goals
of nursing practice focus on health promotion, illness prevention,
rehabilitation, and supporting the resources of the person who is ill or
threatened with illness in adapting to changes within the environment.
In addition to implementing the philosophy of the College, the
purpose of the Nursing Program is to provide the community with
registered nurses who are capable of functioning in a variety of health
care settings. To accomplish this, the Roy Adaptation Model has been
selected as the primary conceptual framework. Within this framework,
nurses identify their patients as biopsychosocial beings in constant
interaction with the environment. In periods of health, individuals have
both innate and learned behavioral mechanisms which enable them to
cope with their complex internal and external environments. In times
of stress, the patientвЂ™s coping mechanisms may be disrupted and the
individual is defined as ill. The patientвЂ™s health status is defined on a
continuum from wellness to illness.
Nursing practice focuses on adaptation of the patient in four major
modes: physiological, self-concept, role function, and interdependence. The
program prepares students to understand individuals as total beings and
to recognize and respect a diversity of spiritual and cultural/ethnic values.
COMPETENCIES EXPECTED OF THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE
The Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) graduate is prepared and
expected to practice within the framework of the Educational
Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs
as identified by the NLN Council of Associate Degree Nursing
Competencies Task Force in 2000. As identified by the Task Force, ADN
graduates practice within the framework of eight core components
and competencies. The core components of nursing practice are:
professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision
making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration,
and managing care. These core components emphasize competencies
related to diversity in healthcare, clinical decision making, assessment,
patient education, continuity of care (including community aspects),
collaboration and leadership. In order to meet the expected outcomes,
the ADN graduate utilizes critical thinking and demonstrates clinical
competence and accountability as an adaptable generalist who is
committed to caring for others and valuing the profession of nursing.
The Associate Degree Nurse is an entry level practitioner and is
competent to practice as a direct caregiver in a variety of health care
settings which include diverse patient populations. ADN graduates are
employed in a health care delivery system that continues to grow and
change. Consequently, ADN graduates may pursue bachelors, masters
and doctoral degrees in preparation for advanced levels of practice.
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CONCEPT OF EDUCATION
Nursing faculty believe that nursing education is driven by the
application of critical thinking and development/improvement of
teaching/learning strategies using innovative approaches and evidencebased research. Nursing faculty also believe that the purpose of
education is to enlighten and enhance the quality of life for the student,
the community and patients for whom students and graduates provide
care. Education based on mastery learning is viewed by nursing faculty
as a collaborative process involving college administrators and staff,
nursing faculty and nursing students. Each student enters the nursing
program with unique characteristics, capabilities, learning styles, and
motivation for learning. To address these individual differences, learning
experiences are structured from simple to complex.
The program embraces the diversity of cultural, linguistic, and
philosophical differences represented in the student body. Course
experiences are designed to encourage discussion, sharing and
application of cultural practices that are unique to the individuals and
groups represented in the campus and the community.
The goal of the program is to promote studentsвЂ™ creative and critical
thinking and personal growth based on successful learning experiences.
Achievement of this goal is fostered by encouraging self-direction and
by providing a variety of individual and group learning experiences.
Students are expected to participate actively in the learning process.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
The nursing curriculum is based on the Nursing Process and the
Roy Adaptation Model. The Nursing Process provides the framework for
the application of the Roy Adaptation Model. The Roy Adaptation Model
for Nursing was adopted by the Cerritos College nursing faculty in 1981.
Currently, the program utilizes essential elements of the Roy Model to
describe our beliefs about man, the environment, health and illness; the
goals of nursing care and to organize the collection of data related to
the patientвЂ™s health status. Cerritos College faculty use the Educational
Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs
as identified by the National Council of Associate Degree Nursing
Competencies Task Force in 2000 as the reference to guide and structure
curriculum development, define and level competencies within the
Major Requirements and identify competence expected at graduation.
There are five steps to the Nursing Process: assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation and evaluation. The Cerritos College nursing
student utilizes the Roy Model to collect and organize patient data
during the assessment stage of the Nursing Process.
The Roy Adaptation Model views the person as a biopsychosocial
being in constant interaction with the environment. As an adaptive
organism, the person copes with changes in the environment. A personвЂ™s
health status is defined along a health-illness continuum and may be
influenced by life stages and adaptation to needs. In this model, the
person is also perceived as having four adaptive modes that identify
patient behavior in response to illness or wellness. Behavior is assessed
in each of the four modes: the Physiologic Mode, Self-Concept Mode,
Role Function Mode and Interdependence Mode. The latter three modes
are referred to as the Psychosocial Mode.
The underlying need of the Physiologic Mode is physiological
integrity. Components of this mode are: Oxygenation, Nutrition,
Elimination, Activity and Rest, Protection, Senses, Fluid and
Electrolytes, Neurological Function, and Endocrine Function. The first
five components are identified as basic needs inherent in achieving
physiological integrity. The remaining four are considered complex
processes which mediate activities regulating the organismвЂ™s function.
The curriculum addresses normal (adaptive/effective) and abnormal
(maladaptive/ineffective) behaviors in each of these Physiologic Mode
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components, including wellness and disease prevention elements along
with disease processes. For each disease or condition, instruction
includes pathophysiology and the application of the nursing process:
assessment; nursing diagnoses; planning and goal-setting; medical,
surgical and nursing interventions; and expected outcomes (evaluation).
The Self-Concept Mode, which aims to maintain psychic integrity,
consists of the Physical Self and the Personal Self. The Physical Self
includes body sensation and body image. The Personal Self includes selfconsistency, self-ideal/self-expectancy, and the moral-ethical-spiritual
self. Self esteem is a pervasive aspect of the Personal Self and relates to
the worth or value a person holds related to the self. Concepts related to
grief and loss, anxiety and depression are among those addressed in the
curriculum content.
The Role Function Mode has three components: Primary Role,
Secondary Roles and Tertiary Roles. The underlying need for this mode
is social integrity. The Primary Role is an ascribed role based on age,
gender, ethnicity and developmental age; it determines the majority of
a personвЂ™s role behaviors. The Secondary Role component encompasses
the roles that a person assumes to complete tasks associated with
developmental stage and primary role. Tertiary Roles are chosen by the
person, usually temporary, and often associated with accomplishment
of minor tasks in a personвЂ™s current development. Role performance
includes instrumental and expressive behaviors. Curriculum concepts
related to this mode include alterations in role function and role
performance.
The Interdependence Mode is a social construct related to giving
and receiving of love, respect and value. The underlying need of this
mode is to attain and maintain affectional adequacy. Key concepts
associated with this mode include: significant others, support systems,
giving behaviors, and receiving behaviors. This mode reflects a
balance between independence and dependence. Curriculum content
includes management of dysfunctional dependence and dysfunctional
independence as manifested through alterations in family processes,
ineffective family coping, knowledge deficits, substance abuse, and
related concepts.
The goal of nursing as expressed in the Roy Adaptation Model
is to promote adaptation. The nursing process begins with first
level assessment in which both adaptive (effective) and maladaptive
(ineffective) behavioral responses of the person are assessed in each
component of each mode. Maladaptive behaviors are clustered and
expressed as nursing diagnoses. A plan to treat the nursing diagnosis is
developed by establishing patient outcomes which are measurable and
based on patient behaviors. Nursing interventions are formulated and
implemented so that the outcomes can be accomplished. Evaluation of
effectiveness of the plan is determined by whether the outcomes have or
have not been achieved. If outcomes have not been met, reassessment
occurs to determine whether outcomes and/or interventions must be
modified.
Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Program exhibit behaviors
that are characterized by clinical decision making, clinical competence,
accountability, and a commitment to the value of caring. The Associate
Degree Nurse is prepared to provide care to patients with acute and
chronic health care needs and is concerned with individuals and their
relationships within families, groups and communities. The nurse
uses a collaborative approach in working with the patient and with
other health care providers. To develop the cognitive, psychomotor
and affective abilities necessary to function as a competent caregiver,
the nursing student gains knowledge in nursing concepts, principles,
processes, and skills. To support acquisition of this knowledge, the
Cerritos College curriculum includes understanding of health, acute and
chronic health deviations, nutrition, pharmacology, communication,
human development, teaching-learning principles, current technology,
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humanities, and biological, social and behavioral sciences. Anatomy,
physiology, microbiology, and English are prerequisite to the core
nursing courses. To meet graduation requirements, students may
concurrently study pharmacology, communication, fine arts and
humanities courses.
The graduate of an Associate Degree program plays a significant
role in management of patient care. Managing care is characterized
by planning, implementing, organizing, coordinating, delegating and
facilitating the continuity of patient care. The Cerritos College
curriculum introduces the management of care role in the first
semester. In the first semester of the program, the student begins
the management of care of one patient. In the second through fourth
semesters, the number of patients is progressively increased. In the
final semester of the program, students manage care for a team of
patients under the supervision of a staff mentor. In addition, the
management of patient care includes developing skills in delegation,
communication, leadership, and time and resource management.
Concepts related to the scope of practice of various licensed and
unlicensed caregivers, are included in the curriculum.
The graduate of an Associate Degree Nursing Program adheres
to standards of professional practice, is accountable for her/his own
actions and behaviors, and practices within ethical, legal, and regulatory
frameworks of nursing. The nurse practices within the legal and ethical
framework of nursing and contributes to maintaining high standards
of nursing practice. Professional behaviors include the concern for
others that is demonstrated by caring, valuing the profession of nursing,
and participating in ongoing professional development. Curriculum
content includes legal rules and regulations affecting nursing practice;
institutional guidelines and requirements affecting the student nurse;
the roles of professional organizations; resources to enhance the
development of the nurse; political, social and economic forces affecting
health care and nursing; and organizational factors affecting nursing
education and practice.
ACCREDITATION
The Cerritos College Nursing Program is approved by the California
Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. Interested parties may
contact the following agencies with questions or comments regarding the
nursing program accreditation:
California Board of Registered Nursing
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
Phone: (916) 322-3350; Hearing impaired individuals call the
TDD number: (800) 326-2297; www.rn.ca.gov.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc,
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, CA 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000; www.nlnac.org
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The nursing program welcomes all applicants. To be considered
for acceptance into the program, the applicant must meet the following
requirements:
1. High school graduation or the equivalent.
2. Completion of English 100, Math 80, and Reading 54 or
equivalent with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher or satisfactory
completion of the college placement test process. LVN
applicants selecting the 30-unit option are required to
complete the placement test process for advisement purposes
but are not required to complete these courses.
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3. Completion of prerequisite courses with grades of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher: A&P 150, A&P 151, MICR 200 and ENGL 100 (for most
options) with an overall grade point average of 2.5. Only one
of the above courses may be repeated if grade of вЂњDвЂќ or вЂњFвЂќ is
earned or to achieve a better grade. A&P 150, A&P 151 and
MICR 200 are recommended to be completed within six (6)
years of admission. Repeats for recency will be accepted.
4. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for all college work
taken.
5. Students selected for admission are administered the TEAS
V and must obtain a 62% or higher. The program will accept
TEAS V test results from other sites or the HESI diagnostic
assessment test with a 70% or higher. These assessment
examinations are a test of basic math, English, reading, and
science. Students who fail to achieve a passing score will be
required to complete additional pre-nursing course work to
become eligible to retest prior to admission.
6. A valid US Social Security number is required for admission
into the program. The Board of Registered Nursing no longer
accepts application to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN) without a valid Social Security
number. Additionally, some clinical placement sites require a
Social Security number.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Option A: A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200.
Option B: Same as Option A.
Additional courses required for admission: HO 152,
NRSG 25, NRSG 211, NRSG 213A, NRSG 251, and PSYC
251 or equivalent with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Valid California LPT license.
Option C: Same as Option A.
Additional courses required for admission: NRSG 26,
NRSG 215, NRSG 251, and PSYC 251 or equivalent
with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher. Completion of a
medication calculation examination with a score of
80% or higher. Valid California LVN license and at least
one (1) year of acute care experience in a skilled nursing
or hospital based facility.
Option D: A&P 151, MICR 200, NRSG 215.
Additional requirements: Completion of a medication
calculation examination with a score of 80% or higher.
Valid California LVN license. At least one (1) year of
acute care experience in a skilled nursing or hospital
based facility.
Optional courses: NRSG 26, NRSG 251 (strongly
recommended), PSYC 251. Completion of the college
placement test process for advisement purposes.
Option E: Same as Option A.
Additional courses required for admission: HO 152,
NRSG 25 if entering prior to the middle of the second
semester or NRSG 26 if entering at or following the
middle of the second semester, NRSG 200, NRSG 215,
NRSG 251, and PSYC 251 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher. ENGL 100, MATH 80, and READ
54 or equivalent with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher
or satisfactory completion of the college placement
test process. Completion of a medication calculation
examination with a score of 80% or higher for entry at
NRSG 220 or above. Students applying under this option
will be notified individually for additional requirements
relative to their entry points in the curriculum. When
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you meet with the program director. Refer to the
information packet for required documentation needed
prior to this meeting. Information packets are available
in the Health Occupations Division office or online at
www.cerritos.edu/ho.
Option F: NRSG 26 and NRSG 215. Applicants must meet with
the Director of Nursing and submit a valid letter
of referral from the California Board of Registered
Nursing.
All applicants must complete the prerequisites listed above or
equivalents with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Option A, B, C, and E applicants must show successful completion of
ENGL 100, MATH 80, and READ 54 or equivalents with grades of Pass
or вЂњCвЂќ or higher or satisfactory completion of the college placement test
process. Option D applicants are required to complete the placement
test process for advisement purposes but are not required to complete
these courses.
Option D, E, and F applicants will be notified individually for
additional requirements relative to their entry point in the program.
For more information on updated program information or
prerequisites, please call the Health Occupations Division Office at (562)
860-2451, Ext. 2550.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: If not previously enrolled at Cerritos College, the applicant
must complete a College application. This can be done
on-line at www.cerritos.edu or in the Admissions and
Records Office (in Administration Building on Alondra
Boulevard).
Step 2: Complete the CollegeвЂ™s assessment test process at the
Cerritos College Assessment Center. Test schedules are
available in the Counseling Department. If assessment
test requirements have already been met by equivalent
measures, the applicant should see a counselor for options.
Step 3: After college assessment tests have been completed
make an appointment with a counselor by calling (562)
860-2451, ext. 2231; specify that this is for completion
of a nursing application. If transcripts have not been
submitted prior to appointment, copies of transcripts may
be hand-carried to the appointment. Option F applicants
do not need to see a counselor.
You may also make an appointment online by going to www.cerritos.
edu/counseling and clicking on the вЂњNursing Application WorkshopsвЂќ
link.
SELECTION PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS
1. Applications must be submitted no later than March 15th.
2. The applicant must submit to the Health Occupations Division Office
the following items:
a. A completed application signed by the applicant and a Cerritos
College counselor
b. Verification of high school graduation or GED completion
c. Official College transcripts (unofficial Cerritos College
transcripts will be accepted) showing grades for all needed
prerequisite courses.
d. College assessment test results or indication by counselor that
this requirement has been met through equivalent courses or
activities
e. LVN applicants need to provide a copy of active LVN license,
work verification letter on Cerritos form (available in the
Health Occupations Office and on nursing webpage) and LVN
transcripts.
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3. LVN applicants and transfer students seeking entry at NRSG 220 or
above will be scheduled for a medication calculation examination
that will be given in NRSG 25/26.
4. Applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements are
assigned a number for admission by a randomized computer
selection process.
5. Students placed in the top 100 spots will be required to pass the
TEAS V diagnostic assessment test (basic math, English, reading,
and science) prior to admission to the program. Students who fail
to achieve a passing score will be required to complete additional
pre-nursing course work to become eligible for retest.
6. Notification of admission to the program will be done in writing.
7. Admitted students and alternates will be required to attend a
mandatory orientation meeting. During the orientation, information
will be given regarding textbooks, uniforms, registration procedures,
and other relevant matters.
8. Student Rights: The nursing student has certain rights in addition to
those reflected in the College Catalog. These include:
a. The right to contact professional nursing boards regarding
concerns about the
b. The right to know of the existence of a policy giving credit for
previous nursing education and/or experience.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM AND ANTICIPATED EXPENSES
The core nursing program consists of sequenced courses over a
four semester period. Prerequisite courses are completed prior to these
four semesters. In addition, General Education courses are required
for completion of the Associate in Arts Degree in Nursing (Associate
Degree in Nursing вЂ” ADN). Some students may need to take additional
courses to meet English, reading and mathematics requirements. Each
unit costs $46 for California residents, and $254 for non-residents of
California or international students. A Student Activity Fee ($10) and
Student Health Services Fee ($19) are assessed each semester. During
the four core semesters, lab material fees total approximately $175
textbooks approximately $2300 and additional supplies and uniforms
approximately $350. Fees are subject to change. Students are responsible
for their own living arrangements, uniform laundry and transportation
to clinical agencies.
Application fees for licensure as a registered nurse range from
$350 to $450. Information about costs of NLNAC-accredited nursing
program is available from the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta Georgia
30326; telephone (404) 975- 5000.
ATTENDANCE
All students are expected to observe the attendance requirements
of the Nursing Program as stated in the Nursing Program Student
Handbook.
PROMOTION/PROGRESSION
In order to remain enrolled in and complete the program, the
student must maintain a вЂњCвЂќ grade or higher in all nursing courses
and those General Education courses specified by the California Board
of Registered Nursing for completion of the nursing program. These
courses include: PHIL 104, PSYC 251, and SPCH 100, SPCH 120, SPCH
130, SPCH 132, or SPCH 150. In combined nursing lecture/lab courses,
the student must receive a minimum of вЂњCвЂќ in lecture and a satisfactory
grade in lab in order to successfully complete the course.
Upon successful completion of all nursing program requirements,
the nursing graduate may receive and wear the nursing pin which is
given at a pinning ceremony. The cost of the pin is the responsibility of
the student.
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PROGRAM PROGRESSION/COMPLETION
In order to remain enrolled in and complete the program, the
student must maintain a вЂњCвЂќ grade or higher in all nursing courses
and those General Education courses specified by the California Board
of Registered Nursing for completion of the nursing program. These
courses include: PHIL 104, PSYC 251, and SPCH 100, SPCH 120, SPCH
130, SPCH 132, or SPCH 150. In combined nursing lecture/lab courses,
the student must receive a minimum of вЂњCвЂќ in lecture and a satisfactory
grade in lab in order to successfully complete the course. Upon successful
completion of all nursing program requirements, the nursing graduate
may receive and wear the nursing pin which is given at a pinning
ceremony. The cost of the pin is the responsibility of the student.
Successful completion of all levels of course work is necessary for
completion of and graduation from the program of study. In order to
complete the program, the student must maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher whether enrolled in combined lecture/lab courses, practicums,
or clinical experiences. When content is tiered, each level must be
completed according to identified criteria.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students
are eligible to receive either the Certificate and/or Associate in Arts degree.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Clinical placements are a mandatory component of the curriculum
and require clearance of a criminal background check and drug screen.
Students who do not clear agency requirements are not eligible for
clinical placement and will, consequently, be ineligible to continue in
the program. If there is any concern regarding clearance of a criminal
background check or drug screen, please contact the Health Occupations
Division for additional information.
REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE APPLICATION
At the completion of the fourth semester of the Nursing Program,
the nursing student files an application for licensure (NCLEX-RN) with
the Board of Registered Nursing. The application and examination
registration fee is $150. In addition, the student may apply for an
interim permit for $50. These fees are subject to change by the Board of
Registered Nursing.
As stated in the Board of Registered NursingвЂ™s application for
licensure:
Applicants are required under law to report all misdemeanor and
felony convictions. вЂњDriving under the influenceвЂќ convictions must be
reported. Convictions must be reported even if they have been expunged
under Penal Code 1203.4 or even if court ordered diversion program has
been completed under the Penal Code or under Article 5 of the Vehicle
Code. Also, all disciplinary action against an applicantвЂ™s registered nurse,
practical nurse, vocational nurse, or other professional license must
be reported. Failure to report prior convictions or disciplinary action
is considered falsification of application and is grounds for denial of
licensure or revocation of license. To make a determination [regarding
eligibility for licensure] the Board considers the nature and severity
of the offense, additional subsequent acts, regency of acts or crimes,
compliance with court sanctions, and evidence of rehabilitation.
NURSING PROGRAM OPTIONS
There are six enrollment options in the Nursing Program:
A.Associate in Arts Degree (also referred to as the вЂњgenericвЂќ option
or Associate Degree in Nursing)
B.LPT-ADN (Licensed Psychiatric Technician to Associate Degree
in Nursing)
C.LVN-ADN (Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree in
Nursing)
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D.LVN-30 Unit Option (LVN + 30 units qualifying for NCLEX-RN,
non-Degree)
E.Transfer and Challenge
F. Board of Registered Nursing Referral
The number of advanced placement candidates (Option B,C, D, E,
and F) admitted into the program is based on space availability.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
For Options A, B, C, and E вЂ“ To graduate with an Associate in Arts
Degree in Nursing, the student is required to complete, in addition to
the nursing core courses and nursing-related courses, the following
General Education courses: PSYC 251, PHIL 104, and SPCH 100, SPCH
120, SPCH 130, SPCH 132, or SPCH 150 and one (1) 3-unit course
from U.S. History or American Government (U.S. History or American
Government courses chosen from Plan A, Sections B1 or B2) as listed
in the CollegeвЂ™s General Education Requirements found in the College
General Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Option A students desiring
to matriculate to the CSU or UC system should also take PSYC 101 and
SOC 101 or ANTH 100. For additional information, please refer to CSU
or UC requirements.
OPTION A вЂ“
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
The Nursing Program offers eligible candidates who are selected for
admission to the beginning of the program the opportunity to prepare
for professional nursing through the pursuit of specific knowledge and
skills. Graduates from the program, in addition to receiving an Associate
of Arts Degree, are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure
a registered nurse.
PREREQUISITES:
A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 or equivalents with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher. Successful completion of ENGL 100,
MATH 80, and READ 54 or equivalents with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or
higher or satisfactory completion of the college placement test process.
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
Semester 1
NRSG 57LA
NRSG 210
NRSG 211
NRSG 212
NRSG 213A
Beginning Nursing Skills Lab
**Fundamentals of Nursing 1
**Introduction to Theoretical Framework **Medical-Surgical Nursing 1
*Major Drugs and Nursing Management I
1.0
5.0
1.0
5.0
0.5
Semester 2
NRSG 57LB
NRSG 213B
NRSG 220
NRSG 222
Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab
**Major Drugs and Nursing Management II
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 3
**Maternal/Child Nursing
1.0
1.0
5.5
5.5
Semester 3
NRSG 57LC
NRSG 230
NRSG 232
Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab
**Psychosocial and Community Nursing
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 1.0
5.0
5.0
Semester 4
NRSG 57LD
NRSG 240
NRSG 242
Advanced Nursing Skills Lab
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 5
*Professional Role Transition
1.0
5.0
3.0
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ELECTIVES
NRSG 48T
NRSG 80
**Elective Nursing Tutorial
**Nursing Process Documentation
0.5
1.0
*6-week courses
**9-week courses
OPTION B вЂ“
LPT-ADN MOBILITY PROGRAM
The Nursing Program offers to qualified Licensed Psychiatric
Technician applicants an opportunity to prepare for professional nursing
through the pursuit of specific knowledge and skills. Eligible candidates
receive advanced placement and upon completing the program are
granted an Associate of Arts Degree and are eligible for the NCLEX-RN
examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
PREREQUISITES:
A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 or equivalents with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher. ENGL 100, MATH 80, and READ 54
or equivalents with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher or satisfactory
completion of the college placement test process.
Additional courses required for admission: HO 152, NRSG 25,
NRSG 211, NRSG 213A, NRSG 251, and PSYC 251 or equivalents with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher. Valid California LPT license.
REQUIRED COURSES
Semester 1
NRSG 57LA
Beginning Nursing Skills Lab
NRSG 212
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 1
UNITS
1.0
5.0
Semester 2
NRSG 57LB
NRSG 213B
NRSG 220
NRSG 222
Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab
**Major Drugs and Nursing Management II
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 3
**Maternal/Child Nursing
1.0
1.0
5.5
5.5
Semester 3
NRSG 57LC
NRSG 230
NRSG 232
Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab
**Psychosocial and Community Nursing
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 4
1.0
5.0
5.0
Semester 4
NRSG 57LD
NRSG 240
NRSG 242
Advanced Nursing Skills Lab
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 5
*Professional Role Transition
1.0
5.0
3.0
ELECTIVES
NRSG 48T
NRSG 80
**Elective Nursing Tutorial
**Nursing Process Documentation
0.5
1.0
*6-week courses
**9-week courses
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OPTION C вЂ“
LVN-ADN MOBILITY PROGRAM
The Nursing Program offers to qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse
applicants advanced placement into the second year of the program.
LVNs are given an opportunity to prepare for professional nursing
through the pursuit of specific knowledge and skills. Graduates from the
program, in addition to receiving an Associate in Arts Degree, are eligible
for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
PREREQUISITES:
A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 or equivalent with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher. Successful completion of READ 54,
MATH 80, and ENGL 100 or equivalent with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or
higher or satisfactory completion of the college placement test process.
Additional courses required for admission: NRSG 26, NRSG 215,
NRSG 251, and PSYC 251 or equivalent with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or
higher. Completion of a medication calculation examination with a
score of 80% or higher. Valid California LVN license and at least one (1)
year acute care experience in a skilled nursing or hospital based facility.
REQUIRED COURSES
Semester 1
NRSG 57LC
Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab
NRSG 230
**Psychosocial and Community Nursing
NRSG 232
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 4
Semester 2
NRSG 57LD
NRSG 240
NRSG 242
Advanced Nursing Skills Lab
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 5
*Professional Role Transition
ELECTIVES
NRSG 48T
**Elective Nursing Tutorial
NRSG 80
**Nursing Process Documentation
*6-week courses
**9-week courses
UNITS
1.0
5.0
5.0
1.0
5.0
3.0
0.5
1.0
OPTION D вЂ“
LVN-30 UNIT OPTION
The Nursing Program offers to qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse
applicants advanced placement into the second year of the program.
LVNs are given the opportunity to prepare for registered nurse licensure
by completing thirty (30) units of college course work. The LVN
who only completes the thirty units designated by Cerritos College is
eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a вЂњnon-degreeвЂќ
registered nurse. This license is only valid in California.
PREREQUISITES:
A&P 151, MICR 200, and NRSG 215 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Additional requirement: Valid California LVN license and
completion of a medication calculation examination with a score of
80% or higher.
Optional courses: NRSG 26, NRSG 251 (strongly recommended),
and PSYC 251. Completion of the college placement test process for
advisement purposes. At least one (1) year acute care experience in a
skilled nursing or hospital based facility.
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REQUIRED COURSES
Semester 1
NRSG 57LC
Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab
NRSG 230
**Psychosocial and Community Nursing
NRSG 232
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 4
Semester 2
NRSG 57LD
NRSG 240
NRSG 242
Advanced Nursing Skills Lab
**Medical-Surgical Nursing 5
*Professional Role Transition
ELECTIVES
NRSG 48T
**Elective Nursing Tutorial
NRSG 80
**Nursing Process Documentation
*6-week courses
**9-week courses
UNITS
1.0
5.0
5.0
1.0
5.0
3.0
0.5
1.0
OPTION E вЂ“
TRANSFER AND CHALLENGE
The Nursing Program offers applicants who have completed nursing
program courses in another associate degree or baccalaureate degree
program the opportunity to prepare for professional nursing through the
pursuit of specific knowledge and skills. Eligible candidates will receive
advanced placement into the Cerritos nursing program based on prior
learning and course work.
PREREQUISITES:
A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 or equivalent with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Additional courses required for admission: HO 152, NRSG 25
if entering prior to the middle of the second semester or NRSG
26 if entering at or following the middle of the second semester.
NRSG 200, NRSG 215, NRSG 251, and PSYC 251 or equivalent with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher. ENGL 100, MATH 80, and READ
54, or equivalent with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher or satisfactory
completion of the college placement test process. Completion of a
medication calculation examination with a score of 80% or higher for
entry at NRSG 222 or above. Students applying under this option will
be notified individually for additional requirements relative to their
entry points in the curriculum.
CREDIT GRANTING POLICY
Students who have successfully completed academic courses and/
or have relevant knowledge and/or skills acquired in other than an
accredited institution will be given advanced standing in the nursing
program upon verification of such knowledge and/or skills.
TRANSFER PASS
A.Pass will be granted for related previous education completed in:
1. Accredited Vocational or Practical Nursing courses
2. Accredited Registered Nursing courses
3. Accredited Psychiatric Technician courses
4. Armed Services Nursing courses
5. Other related courses (e.g. Anatomy and Physiology,
Nutrition)
B.Official transcripts and/or copies of certificates of completion
must be submitted for Pass to be granted.
C.Pass will be granted based upon the content and hours of
transferring courses and must be equivalent to courses in the
Cerritos College Nursing Program.
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CHALLENGE CREDIT (Competency-based)
A.Pass may be granted for relevant knowledge and/or skills
acquired through prior experience, courses in non-accredited
institutions, and individual study which are essentially
equivalent to a course for which Pass is being requested.
B.Pass shall be determined by successful completion of a
comprehensive written examination and/or practical evaluation.
C.Objectives for both the written and/or practical examinations
are made available to the student prior to evaluation.
D.Student must meet the requirements which govern Pass by
examination as stated in the college catalog.
E.A minimum of twelve (12) units of the nursing curriculum
must be in residency at Cerritos College in order to receive the
Associate Degree in Nursing.
OPTION F вЂ“
BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING REFERRAL
The Nursing Program offers applicants who completed their nursing
education in another country and have been referred by the Board of
Registered Nursing (BRN) the opportunity to complete the required
content areas to be eligible to qualify for RN licensure. The program can
only provide courses in Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Psychiatric nursing.
We do not have medical-surgical availability.
PREREQUISITES:
A valid letter of referral from the California Board of Registered
Nursing for completion of a specified area. NRSG 26 and NRSG 215 or
equivalents with grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
The pharmacy technician is a skilled technical health worker who
performs a wide variety of non-discretionary pharmacy related tasks
under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Successful
completion of the pharmacy technician program qualifies one for
registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Graduates
are also encouraged to complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification
Exam, the nationally recognized certification exam for pharmacy
technicians.
LENGTH AND KIND OF PROGRAM
General Education and pharmacy technician classes are scheduled
on the college campus. Correlated clinical experiences take place in
selected hospitals and community pharmacies throughout the area.
This broad-based program is especially suited for those students who
may later choose to pursue higher education in health care areas.
Courses are taught by practicing registered pharmacists and pharmacy
technicians and are offered during the day and evening.
WRITING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
Completion of ENGL 52 with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher, or
earning a score on the Writing Proficiency Test sufficient for placement
in ENGL 100.
MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
This requirement can be met by one of the following options:
Earn a score on the Basic Math Readiness test sufficient for placement
in a course above the level of MATH 40 or completion of MATH 40 with
a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher or for other options see your counselor.
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READING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
The requirement can be met by one of the following options:
Successfully complete the Reading Proficiency Test at the 12th grade
level. The Reading Proficiency Test may be taken no more than once
each semester.
Completion of READ 54 with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
For other options see your counselor.
HEALTH
Employment in this field requires applicants to have good vision,
hearing, and the ability to communicate orally. Applicants must present
evidence of physical fitness and ability to perform tasks required of a
pharmacy technician. Lab, x-ray and immunization records meeting
the standards of the clinical site must be completed after acceptance into
the program.
EXPENSES
Students are expected to purchase a student body card.
Enrollment fees, project fees, uniforms, books, and supplies will cost
approximately $1,000.00. Students are responsible for their own living
accommodations, uniform laundry, and transportation to selected
hospitals and clinics.
ATTENDANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP
All students are expected to observe the attendance requirements
of the college and of the Pharmacy Technician Program. To remain
in the program, the student must maintain a вЂњCвЂќ or higher in each
required course.
Scholarship and Promotion: Successful completion of all levels
of course work is necessary for completion of and graduation from
the program of study. In order to complete the program, he student
must maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher whether enrolled in combined
lecture/lab courses, practicums, or clinical experiences. When content
is tiered, each level must be completed according to identified criteria.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students
are eligible to receive either the Certificate and/or Associate in Arts
degree.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Clearance of a criminal background check may be required prior to
clinical placement. Students who do not clear agency requirements are
not eligible for clinical placement and will, consequently, be ineligible
to continue in the program. If there is any concern regarding clearance
of a criminal background check, please contact the Health Occupations
Division for additional information.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
1. Submit proof of High School graduation or equivalent.
2. Submit an official transcript of all college work to the
Admissions and Records Office and a copy to the Health
Occupations Division.
3. Submit assessment test scores for English, Reading, and
Math prior to enrolling in PHAR 57. If you have not taken
these tests, proof of clearance by course work must appear
on your college transcript. If you do not have course work
or test scores to submit, apply to Cerritos College, obtain a
student number, take the assessment/placement test at the
Assessment Center.
4. It is advised that you make an appointment with a counselor to
review test scores and college work. To make an appointment
with a counselor, call (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2231.
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5. Prior to enrolling in PHAR 90 and PHAR 95, you may be
required to obtain a valid CPR card for Basic Life Support
Healthcare Provider, offered through the American Heart
Association.
**The program has made every reasonable effort to determine that
everything stated in the information sheet is accurate. Matters contained
herein are subject to change without notice by the administration of the
department for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial
support, or for any reason at the discretion of the program. The program
further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any of the rules,
regulations, policies, and procedures, consistent with applicable laws.
PHILOSOPHY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY FOR
TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE: SELECT TWO (6 UNITS)
PHIL 100
Introduction to Philosophy
or PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 106
Introduction to Logic
or PHIL 160 Symbolic Logic
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
LIST A: Select one (3 units)
PHIL 130
History of Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 140
History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 201
Contemporary Philosophy
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Or and course from Required Core not already used
REQUIRED COURSES
HO 56 Medication Calculations
PHAR 50
Pharmaceutics
PHAR 55
Pharmacy Introduction PHAR 56
Pharmacy Skills Lab Introduction
PHAR 57
Pharmacy Operations I
PHAR 63
Pharmacy Operations II
PHAR 64
Pharmacy Operations III
PHAR 65
Pharmacy Operations IV
Non Sterile Compounding
PHAR 81
Over-The-Counter Products
PHAR 83
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacology I
PHAR 85
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacology II
PHAR 90
Clinical Experience I
PHAR 95
Clinical Experience II
MA 161
Medical Terminology
or A&P 120 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
1
1.5
1.5
.5
1.5
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
5
3
(4)
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Pharmacy
Technician and complete electives and General Education requirements
to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Employment as a Pharmacy Technician
in community or hospital pharmacy assisting registered pharmacists in
performance of assigned duties.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
NOTE: Students applying for pharmacy school must carefully follow
the specific college/university requirements as listed in the college
catalog for transfer. Please contact a Pharmacy Technician Program
Counselor for additional help.
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LIST B: Select two (6 units)
HIST 241
Western Civilization
HIST 242
Western Civilization
PHIL 203
Philosophy of Religion
UNITS
3
(3)
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
3
3
Or any course from List A not already used
LIST C: Select one (3 units)
PHIL 103
Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking
in Philosophy
PHIL 105
Philosophy of Art and Beauty
PHIL 107
Philosophy of Science and Technology
3
3
3
Or any course from List A or B not already used
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY FOR TRANSFER
REQUIRIEMENTS
(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to
the California State University, including both of the following:
(a) The California State University General Education-Breadth
Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
(b) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0
(2) Also required is that students must earn a вЂњCвЂќ or better in all
courses required for the major.
PHOTOGRAPHY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 102
Intermediate Photography
PHOT 110 Introduction to Digital Photography
PHOT 160
History of Photography
PHOT 234
Portfolio Development
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
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SELECT 8 UNITS MINIMUM COURSE WORK FROM THE FOLLOWING:
PHOT 112
Intermediate Digital Photography
3
PHOT 122
Color Photography
3
PHOT 171
Occupational Work Experience in
Photography
1
PHOT 200
Advanced Photography
3
PHOT 230
Portrait Photography
3
PHOT 232
Approaches to Studio Lighting
3
PHOT 240
Experimental Photography
3
PHOT 250
Contemporary Photographic Expression
3
PHOT 252
Photography of the Landscape
3
PHOT 298
Directed Studies
1
PHOT 299
Directed Studies
2
(1) Aerobic Fitness
PE 121
Adapted Cardiovascular Exercise
PE 131
Walking for Fitness
PE 132A
Low Impact Aerobics
PE 132B
Aerobic Activities
PE 133
Step Aerobics
PE 134
Water Aerobics
PE 136
Indoor Cycling
PE 143
Personal Fitness Program
PE 145
Basic Training and Physical Conditioning
PE 147
Triathalon Basics
PE 149A
Beginning Jogging for Fitness
PE 149B
Intermediate Jogging for Fitness
SELECT 3 UNITS MINIMUM COURSE WORK FROM THE FOLLOWING:
ART 120 Two-Dimensional Design
3
ART 192
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
3
ART 196
Web Design with Flash and Dreamweaver
3
JOUR 130
Photo Journalism
3
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(2) Fitness
PE 122
PE 127
PE 130
PE 135A
PE 135B
PE 138
PE 139
PE 146
NOTE: 35mm camera and film are provided by each student.
Laboratory fees are also required. Refer to the class schedules for
specific course fees.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 60 units to include: (1) the above course requirements,
(2) the Associate in Arts Degree General Education requirements, and
(3) electives as needed.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for an A.A. Degree in Physical Education the
following requirements must be met:
1) Completion of the A.A. Degree General Education and
proficiency requirements;
2) Completion of a minimum of 60 degree applicable units;
3) Completion of at least 25 units of physical education
coursework from the following;
a. Required Core Courses
16/20/22 Units
b. Required Activity Courses 6 Units
c. Required PE Elective Courses 3 Units
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
UNITS
PE 100
Introduction to Physical Education and Sport 3
PE 107 Introduction to Athletic Training
3
PE 141 Fitness and Wellness
3
HED 110 Community First Aid and CPR
3
A&P 130 Human Anatomy and Physiology
5
or A&P 200 Human Anatomy
(5)
and A&P 201 Human Physiology
(5)
(A&P 150& 151 or A&P 200 & A&P 201 recommended for transfer
students.)
REQUIRED ACTIVITY COURSES (6 UNITS)
Activity courses must include at least (1) one unit from each of the
following (5) five areas, for a total of (6) six units.
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1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Adapted Strength Training
1
Adapted Stretching & Relaxation
1
Stretching and Relaxation
1
Circuit Weight Training, Beginning
1
Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced 2
Yoga
1
Pilates Conditioning
1
Weight Management
1.5
(3) Aquatics
PE 123
Adapted Swimming
1
PE 150A
Swimming, Beginning
1
PE 150B
Swimming, Intermediate/Advanced
2
PE 170
Water Polo
2
(Participation in Intercollegiate Swimming or Water Polo will satisfy
this requirement.)
(4) Team Activities
PE 124
Wheelchair Activities
1
PE 171A
Softball
1
PE 171B
Softball, Intermediate/Advanced
2
PE 171C
Slow-Pitch Softball
1
PE 172A
Volleyball, Beginning
1
PE 172B
Volleyball, Intermediate/Advanced
2
PE 175A
Baseball, Beginning
1
PE 175B
Baseball, Intermediate/Advanced
2
PE 176A
Beginning Basketball
1
PE 176B
Basketball, Advanced
2
PE 177
Flag Football
1
PE 178
Football, Intermediate/Advanced
2
PE 179A
Soccer, Beginning
1
PE 179B
Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced
2
(Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics excluding swimming and
water polo will fulfill this requirement.)
(5) Individual Activities
PE 120
Sedentary Activities for Students with Disabilities 1
PE 151
Wrestling, Beginning
1
PE 153A
Backpacking, Beginning
2
PE 153B
Backpacking, Advanced
2
PE 154A
Badminton, Beginning
1
PE 154B
Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced
2
PE 155A
Bowling, Beginning
1
PE 155B
Bowling, Intermediate/Advanced
1
PE 156A
Golf, Beginning
1
PE 156B
Golf, Intermediate/Advanced
2
PE 158A
Racquetball, Beginning
1
PE 158B
Racquetball, Intermediate/Advanced
2
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PE 159A
PE 159B
PE 160
DANC 105
DANC 109
DANC 108A DANC 108B DANC 106A DANC 106B DANC 125
DANC 110
DANC 121
Tennis, Beginning
Tennis, Intermediate/Advanced
Personal Self Defense
Introduction to Dance Movement
Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World
Dance, Modern, Beginning
Dance, Modern, Intermediate
Beginning Ballet
Intermediate Ballet
Introduction to Ballroom Dance
Commercial Dance
Latin Social Dance
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
DANCE:
DANC 106A Beginning Ballet or DANC 106B Intermediate Ballet or DANC 108A Dance, Modern, Beginning or DANC 108B Dance, Modern, Intermediate or DANC 109 Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World or DANC 121 Latin Social Dance or DANC 122 Middle Eastern Dance or DANC 123 African Dance
or DANC 124 Hip Hop Dance or DANC 125 Introduction to Ballroom Dance or DANC 140 Beginning Jazz Dance or DANC 142 Beginning Tap Dance 3
3
1
FITNESS:
PE 131 or PE 132A or PE 132B or PE 133 or PE 134 or PE 135A
or PE 135B or PE 138 or PE 141 or PE 143 PE ELECTIVE COURSES (3 UNITS MINIMUM)
DANC 101
History of Dance
DANC 132
Dance and Digital Technology
PE 101A
Sports Officiating for Football
PE 101B
Sports Officiating for MenвЂ™s and WomenвЂ™s
Basketball
PE 102A
Sports Officiating for Baseball
PE 102B
Sports Officiating for MenвЂ™s and WomenвЂ™s
Track & Field
PE 105
Student Athlete in Society
PE 106
Women in Sports
PE 125
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
PE 253
Sports Psychology
PE 254
Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness
PE 255
Programs and Principles of Conditioning
PE 260
Athletic Injury Assessment and Reconditioning
PE 261
Athletic Injury Taping, Bandaging &
Immobilization
HED 200
Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Physical
Activity
3
RECOMMENDED GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
HED 100
Contemporary Health Problems
PSYC 101
General Introduction Psychology
SOC 101
Introductory Sociology Principles
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
1
KINESIOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE: (14 UNITS)
A&P 150 Introduction to Human Anatomy A&P 151
Introduction to Human Physiology PE 114 Introduction to Kinesiology 4
4
3
Movement Based Courses: (maximum 3 units) Select a
maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following
areas for a maximum of three units.
AQUATICS:
PE 150A Swimming Beginning or PE 150B Swimming Intermediate/Advanced 1
(1)
COMBATIVES:
PE 160 Personal Self Defense or PE 161A Tae Kwon Do, Beginning 1
(1)
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2
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Walking for Fitness 1
Low Impact Aerobics (1.5)
Aerobic Activities (1.5)
Step Aerobics (1.5)
Water Aerobics (1)
Circuit Weight Training, Beginning (1)
Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate-Advanced (2)
Yoga (1)
Fitness and Wellness (3)
Personal Fitness (1)
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS:
PE 154A Badminton, Beginning or PE 154B Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced or PE 156A Golf Beginning or PE 156B Golf Intermediate/Advanced or PE 159A Tennis, Beginning or PE 159B Tennis Intermediate/Advanced 1
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
TEAM SPORTS:
PE 171A or PE 171B or PE 172A or PE 172B or PE 176A or PE 176B or PE 177 or PE 179A or PE 179B 1
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
Softball Softball, Intermediate/Advanced Volleyball Volleyball, Intermediate/Advanced Beginning Basketball Basketball, Advanced Flag Football
Soccer, Beginning
Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced LIST A (select two): 6-10 units
CHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry 4
or CHEM 111 General Chemistry (5)
HED 110 Community First Aid and CPR 3
MATH 112 Elementary Statistics 4
or PSYC 210 Elementary Statistics (4)
PHYS 101 General Physics 4
or PHYS 201 Engineering Physics
(4)
вЂ”
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR20-24
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Curriculum and Requirements for Majors and Certificates
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER
REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
EXERCISE SCIENCE: FITNESS SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
in Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist. Certificate requirements
appear below.
2. Complete the General Education requirements and electives to
achieve a minimum of 60 units.
3. Complete at least two physical education activity courses from
department approved list for a total of 3 units. These units can
be double counted towards elective credits.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
Although many of these courses are transferable, this Certificate/
A.A. Degree is non-transferable.
Please See Counselor or the respective department chairperson for
additional alternatives.
3. Complete at least two physical education activity courses from
department approved list for a total of 3 units. These units can
be double counted towards elective credits.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
Although many of these courses are transferable, this Certificate/
A.A. Degree is non-transferable.
Please See Counselor or the respective department chairperson for
additional alternatives.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
UNITS
A&P 120*
Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 4
MA 161
Medical Terminology
3
HED 110
Community First Aid and CPR
3
PE 107
Introduction to Athletic Training
3
PE 141
Fitness and Wellness
3
PE 254
Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness
3
PE 255
Programs and Principles of Conditioning
3
PE 260
Athletic Injury Assessment and Reconditioning 2
PE 261
Athletic Injury Taping, Bandaging &
Immobilization
1
PE 271A
Occupational Work Experience for
Athletic Training
1
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
26
*(A&P 150 & A&P 151 or A&P 200 & A&P 201 recommended for
transfer students.)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
UNITS
HED 110
Community First Aid and CPR
3
HED 200
Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Physical
Conditioning
3
PE 107
Introduction to Athletic Training
3
PE 141
Fitness and Wellness
3
PE 254
Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness
3
PE 255
Programs and Principles of Conditioning
3
PE 271B
Occupational Work Experience for Fitness
1
A&P 120*
Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 4
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
3
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
26
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
*(A&P 150 & A&P 151 or A&P 200 & A&P 201 recommended for
transfer students.)
Select one of the options and complete the required courses as
listed below.
EXERCISE SCIENCE: ATHLETIC TRAINER
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIRMENTS
1. Complete the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
in Exercise Science: Athletic Training. Certificate requirements
appear below.
2. Complete the General Education requirements and electives to
achieve a minimum of 60 units.
Cerritos College вЂў 2014-2015 Catalog
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical health worker
who performs physical therapy interventions under the direction of a
Physical Therapist. This program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical
Therapy Association.
ACCREDITATION
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Cerritos College is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia
22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website:
http://www.capteonline.org.
LENGTH AND KIND OF PROGRAM
The program is four semesters in length. General Education and
Physical Therapist Assistant classes are scheduled on the college campus.
Correlated clinical experiences begin the second semester and continue
throughout the program. These experiences take place at selected
hospitals and clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, and San
Bernardino counties usually during regular business hours.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (PREREQUISITES):
1. General Education Requirements
a. Completion of ENGL (English) 100 or equivalent with a
grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher or satisfactory completion of the
English Placement Process.
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b. Completion of MATH 80 (Intermediate Algebra) or
equivalent with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher or satisfactory
completion of the Math Placement Process.
c. Meet Reading proficiency requirement for AA Degree вЂ”
Plan A as described in the Cerritos College Catalog.
2. A&P 150 вЂ“ Human Anatomy AND A&P 151 Human Physiology
or equivalent courses with grades of вЂњCвЂќ or higher. A five-unit
minimum combined anatomy and physiology course with
a lab can be substituted to meet this requirement. However,
eight units of anatomy and physiology with lab is preferred.
3. An overall grade point average of 2.0 must be attained prior
to admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, and
a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher must be attained for each General
Education course.
4. Courses in progress at the time of application must be verified
by a work-in-progress report from the instructor showing a
grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher. Those courses must then be completed
with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or higher and verified by official transcript
for admission to the program.
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES:
1. Complete application to the program. This can be obtained
in the Health Occupations Division Office, or online at
www.cerritos.edu/pta. The application and all supporting
documents must be submitted by April 15. Incomplete and/or
late applications will not be considered.
2. Submit one official transcript of all college work to the Health
Occupations Division office with your application no later
than April 15. Official transcripts may be sent directly to
the Health Occupations Division, 11110 Alondra Boulevard,
Norwalk, CA 90650. NOTE: Official transcripts sent to the
Admissions and Records Office WILL NOT be forwarded to
the Health Occupations Office for inclusion in the application
file.
3. Work-in-progress reports from the instructor are due by April
15.
4. If you would like a counselor to review your transcript
(optional), please make an appointment with the counseling
department at (562) 860-2451, extension 2231. Many
questions can be answered by e-mail via the online counseling
link, www.cerritos.edu/counseling.
5. All work experience as a physical therapist aide must be
verified by a letter from your employer stating you are/
were a paid employee, giving your job title, and dates of
employment. Work experience in related medical fields must
also be verified in the same way. To receive credit for volunteer
work, documentation must show at least six months of
volunteer service. Students will only receive credit in one
category of work experience (P.T. Aide or related medical field
or volunteer).
6. Application packets will be evaluated after April 15.
Documents to be reviewed include the application, official
transcripts, work-in-progress reports, and work verification.
It is the applicationвЂ™s responsibility to verify that all required
documentation has been received by the Health Occupations
Division before April 15. Clearances are verified and/or points
are assigned using following considerations:
a. Admission Requirements (Prerequisites)
b. GPA in prerequisite courses
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c. Work/volunteer experience in the field or work experience
in related medical fields
d. Additional course work in medical and science classes
e. Overall grade point average
7. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be mailed
after June 1.
AFTER ACCEPTANCE AND PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT:
1. CPR for Healthcare Provider - You must present a valid CPR
card for Healthcare Provider offered through the American
Heart Association prior to the beginning of the program. Card
must be valid throughout the duration of the program.
2. Health Clearance - Applicants must present evidence of
physical fitness and ability to perform tasks required of a
physical therapist assistant. Physical exam, lab, x-rays, and
immunization records must be cleared and verified after
acceptance into the program.
3. Criminal Background Check - Clinical placements are a
mandatory component of the curriculum and will require
clearance of a criminal background check. Students who do
not clear agency requirements are not eligible for clinical
placement and will, consequently, be ineligible to continue
in the program. If there is any concern regarding clearance
of a criminal background check, please contact the Health
Occupations Division for additional information.
4. A drug screen may be required depending on the internship
site (determined during the clinical placement process).
5. If admitted to the program, failure to present the required
documents described above by the deadline may result in
reversal of acceptance or dismissal from the program.
EXPENSES
Enrollment fees, lab fees, uniforms, physical exam/immunizations,
background check, books, and supplies will cost approximately $3,500.
Students are responsible for their own living accommodations, uniform
laundry, and transportation to selected hospitals and clinics. Upon
successful completion of all program requirements, the student will be
eligible to receive and wear the Physical Therapist Assistant pin which is
given at a graduation ceremony. The cost of the pin is the responsibility
of the student.
ATTENDANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP
All students are expected to comply with the attendance requirements
of the College and of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. To remain
in the program, the student must maintain a вЂњCвЂќ or higher in all courses.
Uniforms are required in all hospital lab classes (PTA 126, PTA 236, and
PTA 246).
PROGRAM PROGRESSION/COMPLETION
Successful completion of all levels of course work is necessary for
completion of and graduation from the program of study. In order to
complete the program, the student must maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher whether enrolled in combined lecture/lab courses, practicums,
or clinical experiences. When content is tiered, each level must be
completed according to identified criteria.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students
are eligible to receive either the Certificate and/or Associate in Arts degree.
Cerritos College вЂў 2014-2015 Catalog
Curriculum and Requirements for Majors and Certificates
LICENSURE
Successful completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
and Associate in Arts Degree qualifies the graduate to take the National
Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants and the California Laws Test
for Physical Therapist Assistant licensure. The California Physical Therapy
Board requires all licensure applicants to provide a valid U.S. Social Security
Number. Additional information regarding licensure requirements, fees,
etc. can be found on their website: http://www.pthe.ca.gov.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be completed to qualify for the
A.A. Degree:
A&P 150
Introduction to Human Anatomy
4
A&P 151
Introduction to Human Physiology
4
ENGL 100
Freshman Composition
4
MATH 80
Intermediate Algebra
4
MA 161
Medical Terminology3
PSYC 101
General Introductory Psychology
3
SPCH 100
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
U.S. History or American Government 3
Humanities or Fine Arts 3
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
PTA 110
Introduction to Physical Therapy
PTA 120
Kinesiology
Second Semester
PTA 125
Pathology
PTA 126
Clinical Practicum I
PTA 128
Physical Therapy Aspects of
Growth and Development PTA 127
Soft Tissue Interventions
PTA 235
Neurology
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
PTA 230
PTA 233
PTA 236
*PTA 129 Therapeutic Exercise
Prosthetics and Orthotics for
Allied Health Professionals
Clinical Practicum II
Physical Therapy Aspects of Aging and
Integumentary Management
Second Semester
PTA 240
Activities of Daily Living
PTA 245
Advanced Modalities
PTA 246
Clinical Affiliation
PTA 250
Licensure Examination Preparation
TOTAL PTA REQUIREMENTS
4
2
4
1.5
2
3
4
1
вЂ”
44.5
*Class may be offered in summer session between first and second year.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
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PHYSICSвЂЁ
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
REQUIRED CORE (24 UNITS)
PHYS 201
Engineering Physics
and PHYS 202 Engineering Physics
and PHYS 203 Engineering Physics
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
UNITS
4
4
4
4
4
4
вЂ”
24
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN PHYSICS FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
PLASTICS/COMPOSITES
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (PMT)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
CORE
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
MFGT 65
Applied Math for Manufacturing
UNITS
2.5
3
COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING
PMT 61
Fiberglass Technology
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
PMT 67
Fiberglass Production
or PMT 51
Composites Fabrication
PMT 68
Plastics Materials and Processes
PMT 70
Composites Technology
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
or MTT 54
CNC Blueprint Reading
TOTAL UNITS (INCLUDING CORE)
2.5
0.5
2.5
(2.5)
2.5
2.5
2
(2.5)
вЂ”
18 вЂ“ 18.5
COMPOSITE INSPECTION
PMT 61
Fiberglass Technology
2.5
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
0.5
PMT 67
Fiberglass Production
2.5
or PMT 51
Composites Fabrication
(2.5)
PMT 68
Plastic Materials and Processes
2.5
PMT 70
Composites Technology
2.5
MTT 56
CNC Shop Inspection
2.0
MFGT 54
Ultrasonic Level I Testing
1.5
вЂ”
TOTAL UNITS (INCLUDING CORE)19.5
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PLASTIC/COMPOSITE TOOL DESIGN
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
or MTT 54
CNC Blueprint Reading
or WELD 50 Blueprint Reading for the Welding Trades
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
or ENGT 103 Introduction to Engineering Design
Using Inventor
or ENGT 259 SolidWorks
or ENGT 265 CATIA I
ENGT 258
Design and Production Technology
Using Solid Modeling
PMT 58 Industrial Design for Plastics
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
PMT 68
Plastic Materials and Process
PMT 72
Tooling for Plastics
or PMT 65
Moldmaking
TOTAL UNITS (INCLUDING CORE)
PLASTICS MANUFACTURING
PMT 4
Plastics Fabrication
or PMT 64
Plastics Production
PMT 59
Injection Molding
PMT 61
Fiberglass Technology
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
PMT 66
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
PMT 68
Plastics Materials and Processes
PMT 71
Plastics Manufacturing
TOTAL UNITS (INCLUDING CORE)
2.0
(2.5)
(3.0)
4.0
(3.0)
(4.0)
(4.0)
4.0
2.5
0.5
2.5
2.5
(3.0)
вЂ”
23 вЂ“ 25
2.5
(2.5)
2.5
2.5
0.5
3.0
2.5
2.5
вЂ”
21.5
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above
requirements for a specific Certificate of Achievement, (2) the Associate
in Arts Degree general education requirements, and (3) electives as
needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: PMT 1, PMT 2, PMT 3, PMT 5, PMT
50, PMT 55, PMT 57, PMT 58, PMT 62 and PMT 221.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE: 3 UNITS
POL 101
American Political Institution
LIST A (Select three): 9 units
POL 201
Introduction to Political Science
and American Government
POL 210
International Relations
POL 220
Comparative Government
POL 240
Introduction to Political Theory
PSYC 210
Elementary Statistics
or MATH 112 Elementary Statistics
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UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
4
(4)
LIST B (Select two): 6 units
Any course(s) from List A not already used
POL 230
Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East
POL 250
Model United Nations: Theory and Practice (POL 250 may be applied to the degree only once)
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
3
3
вЂ”
18-19
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER
REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
PSYCHOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE (11 UNITS)
PSYC 101
General Introductory Psychology
PSYC 210
Elementary Statistics
PSYC 220
Research Methods
UNITS
3
4
4
LIST A (SELECT ONE): 3 UNITS
PSYC 241
Introduction to Psychobiology
3
LIST B (SELECT ONE): 3 UNITS
PSYC 251
Developmental Psychology
PSYC 261
Social Psychology
3
3
LIST C (SELECT ONE): 3 UNITS
PSYC 103
Critical Thinking in Psychology
PSYC 150
Personal and Social Adjustment
PSYC 245
Drugs and Behavior
PSYC 265
Psychology of Gender
PSYC 271
Abnormal Psychology
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
3
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
20
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR TRANSFER
REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis..
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REAL ESTATE
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
RE 101
Real Estate Principles
RE 173/174 Real Estate Occupational Work Experience/
Career Internship
UNITS
3
3/4
Choose 12 units from the following:
RE 50
Introduction to Real Estate Software
3
RE 52
Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
3
RE 120
Real Estate Finance
3
RE 125
Legal Aspects of Real Estate
3
RE 130
Real Estate Practice
3
RE 131
Introduction to Real Estate Appraisal
3
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS18/19
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REAL ESTATE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for the California Real Estate Certificate and
complete six units from the following: BA 121, BCOT 147, FIN 125, RE 51,
RE 53, RE 140, or RE 151 and complete General Education requirements
and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 degree applicable units.
CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT:
STATE REQUIREMENTS
RE 101
Real Estate Principles
RE 120
Real Estate Finance
RE 125
Legal Aspects of Real Estate
RE 130
Real Estate Practice
RE 131
Real Estate Appraisal
RE 160
Real Estate Economics
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
Electives: Select a minimum of 6 units from the following courses:
LAW 111
Business Law
3
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting
3
ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
4
RE 50
Introduction to Real Estate Software
3
RE 52
Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
3
RE 173/174 Real Estate Occupational Work Experience/
Career Internship
3/4
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS24/26
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Certificate/A.A. Degree is nontransferable.
Please see Business Counselors or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
1. SalespersonвЂ™s License:
Effective October 1, 2007, Assembly Bill (AB) 2429 will change
the qualifying educational requirements for the salesperson
examination and for obtaining a real estate salesperson
license.
Currently, the Real Estate Law requires an applicant for a
real estate salesperson examination to be enrolled in or have
completed a college level course in Real Estate Principles. A
successful applicant who has completed a college level course
in Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practices and one other
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specified real estate course will be eligible for a four-year
license. A successful applicant, who has completed a college
level course in Real Estate Principles, but not the other two
required courses, will be eligible for an 18 month conditional
license and must complete the two additional courses in order
to extend the license validation for a complete four year term.
If the additional two courses are not completed within the 18
months, the license is automatically suspended.
Under the provisions of AB 2429, original salesperson
examination applicants will be required to submit evidence
of completion of a three semester, or quarter unit equivalent,
college-level course in Real Estate Principles, Real Estate
Practice and one additional course which should be chosen
from the following list of courses:
Legal Aspects of Real EstateвЂ”Real Estate Office
Administration
Real Estate AppraisalвЂ”Computer Applications in Real Estate
Real Estate FinanceвЂ”Real Estate Economics
Property ManagementвЂ”Business Law
EscrowsвЂ”Accounting
Common Interest Developments
Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
The Department of Real Estate (DRE) will implement AB
2429 as follows:
1. Original salesperson examination applications post
marked or submitted in person to any DRE office on or
after October 1, 2007, will be required to include evidence
of completion of all three required courses before being
scheduled for an examination.
2. Salesperson examination applications are valid for a
two-year period. Original salesperson examination
applications post marked or submitted in person to
any DRE office before October 1, 2007, that contain an
acknowledgement that the applicant is enrolled in or has
completed a Real Estate Principles course, will be entitled
to continue to take the examination within the two-year
period for which the application is valid.
3. Applicants, who qualify for the examination as set forth in
Item 2 above, must take and pass the examination before
October 1, 2007, and have the license application post
marked, or submitted in person to any DRE office, before
October 1, 2007, to be eligible for a conditional license.
4. Applicants who qualify for the examination as set forth
in Item 2 above, but who pass the examination on or
after October 1, 2007, or whose license application is post
marked, or submitted in person to any DRE office on or
after October 1, 2007, will be required to include evidence
of completion of all three required courses before their
four-year license can be issued.
5. Examination applications that contain proper verification
that the applicant has completed all three required
courses will be entitled to take the examination and apply
for a four-year license upon the successful completion of
the salesperson examination.
2. BrokerвЂ™s License:
Applicants for a BrokerвЂ™s License must have completed eight
3-unit college-level courses in addition to the experience
requirement*. These courses must include the following five
courses:
Real Estate PracticeвЂ”Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Real Estate AppraisalвЂ”Real Estate Economics or Accounting
Real Estate Finance
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The remaining 3 courses are to be selected from the following:
Real Estate Office AdministrationвЂ”Advanced Legal Aspects
of Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate AppraisalвЂ”Practices of Escrow
Real Estate PrinciplesвЂ”Business Law
Property ManagementвЂ”Fundamentals of Escrow
Computer Applications in Real Estate вЂ” Mortgage Loan
Brokering and Lending
Common Interest Development
*If an applicant completes both Accounting and Real Estate
Economics, only two additional courses are required.
*Experience requirement is fulfilled by any one of the
following:
1. Two years full-time as a real estate salesperson;
2. BachelorвЂ™s degree from an accredited college or university; or
3. Two years employment in related industries such as escrow
offices, banks, savings and loans, or building industries.
Real Estate Scholarships are available:
Please see a Real Estate department chairperson or a Business
Counselor for more information.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
UNITS
PHIL 200
World Religious
3
PHIL 203
Philosophy of Religion
3
PHIL 204
Philosophy of the Bible I (Hebrew Scriptures) 3
PHIL 206
Philosophy of the Bible II (Christian Scriptures) 3
WS 102
Women and Religion
3
Take one of the additional courses:
ANTH 203
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft,
and Religion
ENGL 238
Classic Islamic Literature
ENGL 239
Literature in India
HIST 275
Global Studies
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
3
3
3
3
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS)
UNITS
PHIL 200
World Religions
3
PHIL 203
Philosophy of Religion
3
PHIL 204
Philosophy of the Bible I (Hebrew Scriptures) 3
PHIL 206
Philosophy of the Bible II (Christian Scriptures) 3
WS 102
Women and Religion
3
Take 3 units from these courses:
ANTH 203
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft,
and Religion
ENGL 238
Classic Islamic Literature
ENGL 239
Literature of India
HIST 275
Global Studies
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
134
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Religious
Studies and complete electives and General Education requirements to
achieve a minimum of 60 units.
SOCIOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE SOC 101 Introductory Sociology Principles List A (6 units вЂ“ Choose any two courses)
SOC 201 Social Problems SOC 205 Introduction to Social Research Methods PSYC 210
Elementary Statistics or MATH 112 Elementary Statistics List B (6 units вЂ“ Choose a minimum of two courses)
Any List A course not used above
SOC 110 Marriage and the Family SOC 202 Gender and Society
SOC 210 American Minority Relations List C (3 units вЂ“ Choose one course)
Any List A or B course not used above
SOC 120 Introduction to Human Sexuality SOC 215 Sociology of Cultural Diversity: Challenge
and Change SOC 220 Introduction to Human Services SOC 225 Contemporary Social Issues SOC 230 Juvenile Delinquency SOC 250 Sociology of Aging ANTH 100 Cultural Anthropology PSYC 101 General Introductory Psychology TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
UNITS
3
3
3
4
(4)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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18-19
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER
REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
3
3
3
3
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Curriculum and Requirements for Majors and Certificates
SPANISH
JOUR 100 Mass Communication and Society PSYC 101 General Introductory Psychology SOC 101
Introductory Sociology Principles TOTAL UNITS FOR MAJOR
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH
FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE (19 UNITS)
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish
or SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers
SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish or SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 202
Intermediate Spanish LIST A (Select one) 3 units
SPAN 205
Advanced Spanish Composition
SPAN 206
Hispanic Literature in the Media
SPAN 245
Introduction to Chicano/Mexican
American Culture
SPAN 210
Highlights of Hispanic Culture
TOTAL UNITS FOR MAJOR
UNITS
5
(5)
5
(5)
5
4
3
3
3
3
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22
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SPANISH FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
SPEECH
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION
STUDIES FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE (3) SPCH 130 Fundamentals of Speaking UNITS
3
List A (6 units вЂ“ Choose any two courses)
SPCH 120 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 132 Fundamentals of Small Group Communication 3
SPCH 235 Fundamentals of Argumentation and Persuasion 3
List B (6 units вЂ“ Choose a minimum of two courses)
Any List A course not used above
SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication SPCH 110 Intercultural Communication SPCH 140 Oral Interpretation of Literature SPCH 150 Organizational Communication SPCH 236A
Forensics Activity 1
SPCH 240 Oral Interpretation: ReaderвЂ™s Theater SPCH 271
Voice and Articulation 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
List C (3 units вЂ“ Choose one course)
Any List A or B course not used above
SPCH 145 Storytelling SPCH 200 Contemporary Communication Topics ANTH 100 Cultural Anthropology ENGL 102 Freshman Composition and Literature 3
3
3
3
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3
3
3
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18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES FOR TRANSFER
REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis..
SPEECH COMMUNICATION
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
Choose 12 units from any of the following courses
SPCH 100
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
SPCH 110
Intercultural Communication
3
SPCH 120
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 130
Fundamentals of Speaking
3
SPCH 132
Fundamentals of Small Group Communication 3
SPCH 140
Oral Interpretation of Literature
3
SPCH 145
Storytelling
3
SPCH 150
Organizational Communication
3
SPCH 200
Contemporary Communication Topics
3
SPCH 235
Fundamentals of Argumentation and Persuasion 3
*SPCH 236A Forensics Activity 1
3
*SPCH 236B Forensics Activity 2
3
*SPCH 236C Forensics Activity 3
3
*SPCH 236D Forensics Activity 4
3
SPCH 271
Voice and Articulation
3
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
12
*Up to 3 forensics units may be used toward the speech certificate.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AIDE
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
PROGRESSION/COMPLETION
Successful completion of all levels of course work is necessary for
completion of and graduation from the program of study. In order to
complete the program, the student must maintain a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
higher whether enrolled in combined lecture/lab courses, practicums,
or clinical experiences. When content is tiered, each level must be
completed according to identified criteria.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students
are eligible to receive either the Certificate and/or Associate in Arts
degree.
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Criminal Background Checks/Health Clearance
Clearance of a criminal background check is required prior to field
experience. Students who do not clear agency requirements are not
eligible for clinical placement and will, consequently, be ineligible to
continue in the course. If there is any concern regarding clearance of
a criminal background check, please contact the Health Occupations
Division for additional information. Students are required to provide
proof of negative TB and current vaccination records prior to enrolling
in the clinical experience courses. A current Basic Life Support CPR
card issued by the American Heart Association is also required prior to
clinical placement.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
A Certificate of Achievement shall be awarded to the student who
completes with a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or better the following courses:
CD 110
Child Development
3
CD 139
Observation, Assessment, and Positive Guidance
of Childhood Behavior
3
CDSE 50 Survey of Special Education 3
SLP 101
Introduction to Communication Disorders
3
SLP 105
Speech and Language Development in Children 3
SLP 125
Childhood Disorders and Treatment
5
вЂ”
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS20
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Upon completion of the courses,
employment is available in educational settings where the aide will be
supervised by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
Graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure with the California
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Employment
opportunities exist in health care and educational settings where
the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant must be supervised by a
licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
UNITS
Semester 1
CD 110
Child Development
SLP 100
Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 105 Speech and Language Development in Children
SLP 110 Normal Communication, Disorders,
and Differences 3
3
3
4
вЂ”
13
Semester 2
CD 139
Observation, Assessment, and Positive Guidance 3
of Childhood Behavior
CDEC 113 The Child, Family, and Community
3
SLP 120
Phonetics Lab
.5
SLP 125
Childhood Disorders and Treatment
5
SLP 220 Voice and Articulation 3
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Semester 3
CDSE 50 Survey of Special Education SL 101
Beginning American Sign Language
SLP 235
Adult Disorders and Treatment
SLP 240
Childhood Field Experience
3
3
5
2
вЂ”
13
Semester 4
SLP 230
Adaptive Communication Technology
SLP 245
Adult Field Experience
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 1.5
2
вЂ”
3.5
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44
Recommended Elective: A&P 120 вЂ” Introduction to Human Anatomy
and Physiology
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the requirements for General Education under Plan A, B, or C.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
THEATRE ARTS
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
REQUIRED CORE (3 COURSES OR 9-9.5 UNITS)
UNITS
TH 101
Introduction to the Theater
3
or TH 102
History of the Classical Theatre
(3)
TH 110
Fundamentals of Acting
3.5
TH 130
Rehearsal and Performance for the Minor Role 1
and TH 131 Rehearsal and Performance
for the Supporting Role
2
TH 132
Rehearsal and Performance
for the Leading Role
3
TH 133
Stage Crew Activity
1
and TH 134 Technical Production
2
LIST A: Select a minimum of 9 units for the following
TH 111 Intermediate Acting to Characterization
TH 222
Stage Lighting
TH 221
Costuming for the Stage
TH 123
Stage Make-up
TH 120
Theatre Stagecraft
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR
3.5
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
18.5/19
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN THEATRE FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:
Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU вЂ“
transferable units (2) The California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum
of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as
determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of вЂњCвЂќ or
better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
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THEATRE ARTS
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The student must complete one of the certificate options and
electives and general education to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
ACTING OR TECHNICAL
UNITS
TH 101
Introduction to the Theatre
3
TH 102
History of the Classical Theatre
3
TH 103
History of the Modern Theatre
3
TH 110
Fundamentals of Acting
3.5
TH 130
Rehearsal/Performance for the Minor Role
1
TH 131
Rehearsal/Performance for the Supporting Role 2
TH 132
Rehearsal/Performance for the Leading Role
3
TH 133
Stage Crew Activity
1
TH 134
Technical Production
2
CHOOSE ONE:
TH 111
Intermediate Acting to Characterization
TH 114
Voice for Acting
TH 115
Stage Movement and Combat
CHOOSE TWO:
TH 120
Theatre Stagecraft
TH 221
Costuming for the Stage
TH 222
Stage Lighting
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WELD 49
Welding Shop Math
WELD 59
Blueprint Reading for the Welding Trades
WELD 120
Beginning Arc Welding
WELD 130
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fundamentals
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
UNITS
4
4
5
5
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The student must complete one of the certificate options and
electives and general education to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
3
3
3
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: MTT 100, WELD 54L, WELD 56L,
WELD 58L, WELD 60, WELD 81L, WELD 82L, WELD 83L, WELD 100,
WELD 172L,WELD 212L,WELD 214L,WELD 220,WELD 260L,WELD 270.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 60 units must be completed to include: 1) one of the
options above, 2) A.A. Degree General Education requirements, and 3)
electives as needed.
PIPE WELDING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WELD 49
Welding Shop Math
WELD 52
Pipe Welding Fundamentals
WELD 53
Pipe Layout
WELD 59
Blueprint Reading for the Welding Trades
WELD 120
Beginning Arc Welding
WELD 200
Intermediate Arc Welding
WELD 210L
Arc Welding Applications
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
UNITS
4
4
2
4
5
4
2
вЂ”
25
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The student must complete one of the certificate options and
electives and general education to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: MTT 100, WELD 54L, WELD 56L,
WELD 58L, WELD 60, WELD 81L, WELD 82L, WELD 83L, WELD 100,
WELD 172L,WELD 212L,WELD 214L,WELD 220,WELD 260L,WELD 270.
WELDING FABRICATION AND LAYOUT
WELDING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
ARC WELDING
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3.5
2
3
PLUS SIX (6) UNITS FROM AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:
MUS 146
Recording Techniques
2
TH 108
Improvisation for the Theatre
3.5
TH 111
Intermediate Acting to Characterization
3.5
TH 114
Voice for Acting
2
TH 115
Movement for the Actor
3
TH 120
Theatre Stagecraft
3
TH 123
Stage Make-Up
3
TH 136
Touring Theatre Production for Leading Roles 2
TH 212
Scene Study
3.5
TH 213
Historical Styles of Acting
3
TH 221
Costuming for the Stage
3
TH 222
Stage Lighting
3
TH 226
Introduction to Scene Design
2
вЂ”
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
35.5/37
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WELD 49
Welding Shop Math
WELD 59
Blueprint Reading for the Welding Trades
WELD 120
Beginning Arc Welding
WELD 200
Intermediate Arc Welding
WELD 210L
Advanced Arc Welding Laboratory
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: MTT 100, WELD 54L, WELD 56L,
WELD 58L, WELD 60, WELD 81L, WELD 82L, WELD 83L, WELD 100,
WELD 172L,WELD 212L,WELD 214L,WELD 220,WELD 260L,WELD 270.
UNITS
4
4
5
4
2
вЂ”
19
REQUIRED COURSES
WELD 49
Welding Shop Math
WELD 59
Blueprint Reading for the Welding Trades
WELD 53
Pipe Layout
WELD 120
Beginning Arc Welding
WELD 170
Structural Fabrication
WELD 200
Intermediate Arc Welding
WELD 270
Structural Layout
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
UNITS
4
4
2
5
2
4
3
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The student must complete one of the certificate options and
electives and General Education to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: MTT 100, WELD 100.
WOMENвЂ™S STUDIES
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
WS 101
Issues for Women in American Society
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
3
Select two courses from this section (6 units):
Global Emphasis:
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
ANTH 205
The Anthropology of Sexuality and
Gender
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
ART 109/HUM 109 Gender and Sexuality in Art
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
ECON 102
Women in Global Economy
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
ENGL 236
Studies in WomenвЂ™s Literature
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
PHIL 103
Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking
in Philosphy
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
WS 102
Women and Religion
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
WS 205
The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
WS 206
Women in the Global Economy
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Select at least 9 units from this section:
U.S. Emphasis:
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
ENGL 100
Freshman Composition
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
ENGL 224
Native American Literature
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
HED 103/WS 103Women, Their Bodies and Health
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
HIST 204/WS 204Women in American History
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
PE 106 or WS 106 Women in Sports
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
PE 160
Personal Self Defense
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
POL 101
American Political Institutions
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
PSYC 265
Psychology of Gender
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
SPCH 120
Fundamentals of Interpersonal
Communication
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
SOC 101
Introductory Sociology Principles
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
SOC 202/WS 202 Gender in Society
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
138
SOC 110
Marriage and the Family
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
WS 104
Community Organizing and Activism
(WomenвЂ™s Studies)
TOTAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 3
3
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a degree in WomenвЂ™s Studies, students must take
courses listed above that are designated as having WomenвЂ™s Studies
emphasis and complete all A.A. Degree General Education requirements
for a total of at least 60 units.
WOODWORKING MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGIES
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
BASIC CORE COURSES
WMT 101
Introduction to Woodworking
WMT 102
Introduction to Solid Wood Casegoods
WMT 103
Introduction to Tables
WMT 107
Wood Finishing
WMT 118
Introduction to Tables
WMT 151
Introduction to Faceframe Cabinetmaking
WMT 153
32mm System of Cabinetmaking
WMT 155
Architectural Millwork
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
UNITS
3
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
вЂ”
28
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include the above Certificate of
Achievement requirements, the Associate in Arts Degree requirements,
and electives as needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: WMT 123, WMT 144, WMT 185
3
4
CABINETMAKING
3
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
WMT BASIC CORE COURSES
UNITS
WMT 151
Introduction to Faceframe Cabinetmaking
4
WMT 153
32mm System of Cabinetmaking
4
WMT 155
Architectural Millwork
4
WMT 181
Introduction to Computer Operations for
Cabinetmaking and Design
(3)
or WMT 185 Alphacam for CNC Woodworking
3
WMT 250
Intermediate Faceframe Cabinetmaking
4
or WMT 252 Intermediate 32mm System Cabinetmaking
(4)
WMT 268
Production Cabinetmaking A, B, or C
5
Choose from the following for a minimum of four (4) units:
WMT 80
Running a Woodworking Business
WMT 102
Introduction to Solid Wood Casegoods
WMT 107
Wood Finishing
WMT 144
Jigs and Fixtures
WMT 157
Passage Door
WMT 159
Solid Surface Fabrication
WMT 186
CNC Router for Woodworking
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
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WMT 201
Woodworking with Hand Tools
WMT 203
Wood Veneering
WMT 251
Advanced Faceframe Cabinetmaking
WMT 285
Intermediate Alphacam for CNC Woodworking
WMT 286
Intermediate CNC Router for Woodworking
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
4
4
4
3
3
вЂ”
28
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include the above Certificate of
Achievement requirements, the Associate in Arts Degree requirements,
and electives as needed.
RECOMMENDATION ELECTIVES: WMT 80, WMT 203, WMT 258
FURNITURE MAKING
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WMT BASIC CORE COURSE
WMT 101
Introduction to Woodworking
WMT 102
Introduction to Solid Wood Casegoods
WMT 103
Introduction to Tables
WMT 107
Wood Finishing
WMT 130
Furniture Design
WMT 201
Woodworking with Hand Tools
Choose from the following for a minimum of four (4) units:
WMT 108
Wood Carving for Furniture
WMT 117
Woodworking Appreciation
WMT 118
Introduction to Woodturning
WMT 132
Chair Design and Construction
WMT 144
Jigs and Fixtures
WMT 185
Alphacam CNC Woodworking
WMT 202
Advanced Furniture Casegoods
WMT 203
Wood Veneering
WMT 204
Advanced Tables
WMT 211
The Workbench Class
WMT 231
Outdoor Seating
WMT 233
Morris Chair
WMT 235
Windsor Chair
WMT 237
Traditional American Furniture
WMT 221
Advanced Handtools вЂ“ Handplanes
or WMT 222 Advanced Handtools вЂ“ Joinery
or WMT 223 Advanced Handtools вЂ“ Layout Tools
or WMT 224 Advanced Handtools вЂ“ Dovetails
WMT 244
Chest of Drawers
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
UNITS
3
4
4
3
3
4
2.5
1
2
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
(2)
(2)
(2)
4
вЂ”
25
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include the above Certificate of
Achievement requirements, the Associate in Arts Degree requirements,
and electives as needed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: WMT 144, WMT 202, WMT 203,
WMT 204.
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Curriculum and Requirements for Transfer Programs and Career Pathways
TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Information on the Cerritos College courses needed to meet four-year
university major preparation requirements for the transfer majors listed
below can be found at the following websites:
Transfer Center http://cms.cerritos.edu/transfer-center/
Private/Out-of-State http://cms.cerritos.edu/Transfer-Center/
includes/Private-Tab.htm
ASSIST (for CSUs and UCs)
Log on: HYPERLINK вЂњhttp://www.assist.orgвЂќ www.assist.org
вЂў Select an Institution: select вЂњCerritos CollegeвЂќ
вЂў Select: вЂњType of Transfer InstitutionвЂќ (a CSU or a UC campus)
вЂў Select a major
вЂў To print, click on вЂ�Print This ReportвЂ™ (top left)
вЂў For additional assistance, see a counselor.
Administration of Justice (Criminal Justice)
Agriculture
Anthropology
Architecture
Art and Design
Biology
Botany
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chicano Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice (see Administration of Justice)
Dance
Dental Hygiene
Economics
Engineering
English
Forestry
French
Geography
Geology
German
History
Industrial Technology: Construction Option
Industrial Technology: Electronics Option
Industrial Technology: Manufacturing Option
Journalism
Mathematics
Microbiology
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Theatre Arts
Wildlife Management and Conservation
Zoology
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CAREER PATHWAYS
In addition, Cerritos College courses needed for career pathways
(listed in boldface) can be found at the Transfer Center website address
as well http://cms.cerritos.edu/transfer-center/. Career pathways inform
students of common course requirements for professional preparation
which can be completed at Cerritos College. Career Pathways such as premedical studies for medical school preparation are not majors offered
at the university level and may not meet all requirements for various
transfer majors in this area. Some Career Pathways provide students
with a listing of the Cerritos College courses that meet requirements for
selected professional programs such as Liberal Studies for elementary
school teaching. Career Pathways detail courses that may be taken at
Cerritos College and that may or may not count toward a specific major
for BA/BS degree requirements. Students following a Career Pathway
who plant to transfer should also complete the preparation for a major
available for the university where they plan to transfer. Career Pathways
do not lead to an AA or AS degree. Students should consult with a
counselor regarding options for completing a related associateвЂ™s degree.
Family and Consumer Science (Career Pathway)
Industrial Technology: Quality Assurance (Career Pathway)
Pre-Chiropractic (Career Pathway)
Pre-Dental (Career Pathway)
Pre-Medical (Career Pathway)
Pre-Optometry (Career Pathway)
Pre-Pharmacy (Career Pathway)
Pre-Physical Therapy (Career Pathway)
Pre-Veterinary (Career Pathway)
Social Welfare (Social Work) (Career Pathway)
Teaching Credential Preparation (Career Pathway)
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ARCHITECTURE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
ARCH 212
Architectural Design Theory I
ARCH 222
Architectural Design Theory II
MATH 140
Trigonometry
UNITS
3
3
3
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
COMPLETE 9 UNITS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
ARCH 111
Architectural Drafting and Design I
3
ARCH 113
Building Codes
4
ARCH 114
Green Architecture and LEED
3
ARCH 121
Architectural Drafting and Design II
3
ARCH 123
Introduction to 2D Computer Aided Drafting 4
ARCH 213
Introduction to 3-D Computer Aided Drafting 4
ARCH 221
AutoCAD Architecture
4
ARCH 223
Revit Architecture
4
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
18-21
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
BIOLOGY
UNITS
5
5
5
5
4
(4)
вЂ”
24
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
142
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting
3
ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
4
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
3
or LAW 111 Business Law
(3)
CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
ECON 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
or ECON 201MPrinciples of Macroeconomics
(3)
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
or ECON 202MPrinciples of Microeconomics
(3)
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
19
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
5
5
4
4
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
CHICANO STUDIES
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
BOTANY
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
BIOL 200
Principles of Biology
BIOL 201
Principles of Biology
BOT 120
Introduction to Plant Science
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
MATH 116
Calculus for Managerial, Biological
and Social Sciences
or MATH 170 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CHEMISTRY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
BIOL 200
Principles of Biology
BIOL 201
Principles of Biology
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
MATH 116
Calculus for Managerial, Biological
and Social Sciences
or MATH 170 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
UNITS
5
5
4
5
5
4
(4)
вЂ”
28
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED COURSES
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 223
Chicana/Chicano Literature
ENGL 225
Mexican Literature in Translation
SPAN 210
Highlights of Hispanic Culture
SPAN 245
Introduction to Chicano/Mexican
American Culture
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
ELECTIVES COURSES (Choose two courses)
ANTH 170
Introduction to Language and Culture
3
ART 105A
The Arts of Latin American and the Caribbean:
Pre-Columbian
3
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ART 105B
The Art of Latin America and the Caribbean:
Colonial to the Present
3
ANTH 202
The Maya Inca and Aztecs: Ancient Civilizations
of Americas
3
HIST 120
History of California
3
HIST 230
History of Mexico
3
HIST 235
History of Latin America
3
HUM 108
Black Images in Popular Culture
3
PHIL 104
Philosophy of Cultural Diversity: Challenge
and Change
3
PHIL 200
World Religions
3
PSYC 261
Social Psychology
3
SOC 201
Social Problems
3
SOC 210
American Minority Relations
3
SOC 215
Sociology of Cultural Diversity:
Challenge and Change
3
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish
5
SPAN 202
Intermediate Spanish
4
WS 101
Issues for Women in American Society
3
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
21-24
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (26 Units)UNITS
FREN 101
Elementary French 5
FREN 102
Elementary French
5
FREN 201
Intermediate French 5
FREN 202
Intermediate French
4
FREN 203
Intermediate French Advanced Level I
4
FREN 285
Romance Linguistics
3
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
26
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
UNITS
3
(3)
3
(3)
4
4
4
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
ENGINEERING
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including Solid Modeling 3
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
PHYS 101
General Physics
4
and PHYS 102 General Physics
4
or PHYS 201 Engineering Physics
(4)
and PHYS 202 Engineering Physics
(4)
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
19
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FRENCH
GEOGRAPHY
ECONOMICS
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED COURSES
ECON 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECON 201M Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics
or ECON 202M Principles of Microeconomics
MATH 80
Intermediate Algebra
MATH 114
College Algebra
MATH 116
Calculus for Managerial, Biological and
Social Sciences
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (7 Units)UNITS
GEOG 101
Physical Geography
3
and GEOG 101LPhysical Geography Laboratory
1
GEOG 102
Natural and Cultural Geography
3
LIST A: SELECT (6-8 UNITS)
GEOG 105
World Regional Geography
GEOG 140
California Geography
GEOG 160
Field Studies in Geography
ESCI 106
Weather and Climate
LIST B: SELECT (6-8 UNITS)
Any course from LIST A not already used
ANTH 100
Cultural Anthropology
BIOL 120
Introduction to Biological Science
ESCI 104
Oceanography
GEOG 103
Environmental Geography
GEOL 102
Physical Geology Lecture
MATH 112
Elementary Statistics
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
вЂ”
19-23
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
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GEOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (26 Units)UNITS
GEOL 101
Physical Geology
3
or GEOL 102 Physical Geology Lecture
(3)
and GEOL 102LPhysical Geology Laboratory
1
GEOL 201
Earth History
4
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
5
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
5
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
25/26
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
GERMAN
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED COURSES
GERM 101
Elementary German
GERM 102
Elementary German
GERM 201
Intermediate German
GERM 202
Intermediate German
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
5
5
4
4
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
HISTORY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
CATEGORY 1 (6 units)
HIST 102
Political and Social History of the United States:
1500s to 1876
3
HIST 103
Political and Social History of the United States:
1877 to Present
3
Or one of the following combinations
CATEGORY 2 (6 units)
HIST 245
World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500
and HIST 246 World Civilization from 1500 to Present
or HIST 241 Western Civilization
and HIST 242 Western Civilization
144
3
3
(3)
(3)
For the student transferring to a university, the choice of either
combination of courses in Category 2 above is recommended to be
based on the major requirements of the university the student is
transferring to. Please consult a counselor or www.ASSIST.org for
additional information.
CATEGORY 3 вЂ“ Choose 6 units
HIST 110
African/American History
HIST 120
History of California
HIST 204
Women in American History
HIST 210
History of the United States in the
Post World War II Era
HIST 230
History of Mexico
HIST 235
History of Latin America
HIST 250
History of England, Great Britain and the
Commonwealth
HIST 255
History of Russia and the Soviet Union
HIST 260
Survey of the History of Asia
HIST 265
Selected Problems in Contemporary
Asian History
HIST 270
Special Topics in History
HIST 275
Global Studies
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION OPTION
TRANSFER PROGRAM
COMMON LOWER DIVISION PREPARATION
FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
MATH 150
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
PHYS 101
General Physics
PHYS 102
General Physics
UNITS
4
4
4
4
ADDITIONAL LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
FOR SPECIFIC TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS
California State University вЂ“ Long Beach
(Construction Engineering Management)
ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
or ACCT 240 Cost Accounting
ENGT 237 Graphical Statics and Strength of Materials LAW 111
Business Law
MATH 112
Elementary Statistics
4
(4)
3
3
4
NOTE: To be considered for admission to the major, students must
have a minimum 2.5 GPA and complete MATH 170 and PHYS 101 with
grade вЂњCвЂќ or better.
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California State University вЂ“ Northridge
(Construction Management Technology)
ACCT 101
Fundamentals of Accounting I
CIS 101
Introduction to CIS ECON 202
Microeconomics
or ECON 202MPrinciples of Microeconomics
GEOL 101
Physical Geology
or BIOL 201 Principles of Biology
LAW 111
Business Law
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
3
3
(3)
4
(5)
3
4
California State Polytechnic University вЂ“ Pomona
(Construction Management Technology)
ARCH 121
Architectural Drafting and Design II
3
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
5
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
3
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including Solid Modeling 3
or ENGT 138 AutoCAD
(4)
or ENGT 153 Machine Design Applications using
Solid Modeling
(3)
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) common lower division preparation,
(2) electives as needed, and (3) the Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Construction Engineering Technology
(CET) graduates work with owners, developers, architects, engineers,
(civil, mechanical, and electrical), building departments, governmental
agencies, contractors, and subcontractors to implement a variety of
construction projects. Job titles include field engineer, project engineer,
superintendent, as well as estimator, scheduler, and project manager.
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
See State University General Education List.
MANUFACTURING OPTION
4
4
4
California State Polytechnic University вЂ“ Pomona
(Manufacturing Engineering)
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
5
ECON 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
or ECON 201MPrinciples of Macroeconomics
(3)
or ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics
(3)
or ECON 202MPrinciples of Microeconomics
(3)
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including Solid Modeling 3
or ENGT 153 Machine Design Applications using
Solid Modeling
(3)
MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
4
MATH 240
Calculus and Differential Equations
4
PHYS 201
Engineering Physics
4
PHYS 202
Engineering Physics
4
California State Polytechnic University вЂ“ Northridge
(Manufacturing Systems Engineering)
MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
MATH 240
Calculus and Differential Equations
PHYS 201
Engineering Physics
PHYS 202
Engineering Physics
4
4
4
4
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) common lower division preparation,
(2) electives as needed, and (3) the Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Graduates of the program will be
employed in the manufacturing engineering, production, production
control, procurement and materials management departments of both
large and small companies in all areas of the manufacturing industry.
MICROBIOLOGY
TRANSFER PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
COMMON LOWER DIVISION PREPARATION
FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
(ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY)
UNITS
5
4
4
4
4
(4)
ADDITIONAL LOWER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
FOR SPECIFIC TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS
California State University вЂ“ Fullerton
(Mechanical Engineering with option in Manufacturing Engineering)
MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
4
MATH 240
Calculus and Differential Equations
4
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Engineering Physics
Engineering Physics
Engineering Physics
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.
See State University General Education List.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
MATH 150
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH 170
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 190
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
PHYS 100
Elementary Physics
or PHYS 101 General Physics
PHYS 201
PHYS 202
PHYS 203
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
BIOL 200
Principles of Biology
5
BIOL 201
Principles of Biology
5
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
5
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
5
MATH 116
Calculus for Managerial, Biological
and Social Sciences
4
or MATH 170 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
(4)
MICR 200
Principles and Applications of Microbiology
5
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
29
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
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SPANISH
ZOOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish
or SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers
SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish
or SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 202
Intermediate Spanish
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
UNITS
5
(5)
5
(5)
5
4
вЂ”
19
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
SPEECH
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
BIOL 200
Principles of Biology
BIOL 201
Principles of Biology
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
CHEM 112
General Chemistry
MATH 116
Calculus for Managerial, Biological
and Social Sciences
or MATH 170 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
ZOOL 120
Introduction to Animal Biology
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
5
5
5
5
4
(4)
4
вЂ”
28
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a minimum
of 60 units.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
CORE REQUIREMENTS: Select one course вЂ“ (3 units)
SPCH 100
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
SPCH 130
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
UNITS
3
3
LIST A: Select two courses вЂ“ (6 units)
SPCH 120
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 132
Fundamentals of Small Group Communication 3
SPCH 235
Fundamentals of Argumentation and Persuasion 3
LIST B: Select three courses вЂ“ (9 units)
Including any course from the required core or List A that has not been
completed
SPCH 60
Introduction to Communication
3
SPCH 110
Intercultural Communication
3
SPCH 140
Oral Interpretation of Literature
3
SPCH 145
Storytelling
3
SPCH 150
Organizational Communication
3
SPCH 200
Contemporary Communication Topics
3
SPCH 236A
Forensics Activity 1
3
SPCH 236B
Forensics Activity 2
3
SPCH 236C
Forensics Activity 3
3
SPCH 236D
Forensics Activity 4
3
SPCH 240
Oral Interpretation: ReaderвЂ™s Theatre
3
вЂ”
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
18
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following: (1) major requirements, (2) the A.A. Degree
General Education requirements, and (3) electives to achieve a
minimum of 60 units.
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OF COMPLETION
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Curriculum and Requirements for Verifications of Completion
ART AND DESIGN
OCCUPATIONAL PREPAREDNESS IN
DESKTOP PUBLISHING/JOURNALISM
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
This verification will provide the student with the entry-level
skills needed to write and prepare for printing such widely produced
documents and newsletters, brochures, and news releases. These skills
are applicable in a wide variety of business environments.
SELECT 12 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
ART 188
Design for Digital Publishing
ART 192
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
JOUR 107A
College Newspaper
Plus one course from the following:
ART 182A
Lettering and Typography
ART 186
Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator
BA 110
Advertising
JOUR 130
Photo Journalism
or PHOT 130 Photo Journalism
JOUR 157
Principles of Public Relations
or BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
(3)
вЂ”
15
DIGITAL GRAPHICS FOUNDATION
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
ART 186
Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator
3
ART 192
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
3
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
6
NOTE: Both courses are transferable but this verification is nontransferable.
The 3D Animation Foundation Verification of Completion is
designed to include the following objectives: a) to gain proficiency
in vector and bitmap graphic applications b) to develop knowledge
of digital photographic manipulation c) to explore various digital
illustration techniques d) to develop confidence in digital imaging e) to
help the participant update software skills.
A Verification of Completion in the Digital Graphics Foundation will
be granted by the division upon completion of 6 units.
DIGITAL LAYOUT FOUNDATION
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
ART 186
Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator
3
ART 188
Design for Digital Publishing
3
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
6
The Digital Layout Foundation Verification of Completion is
designed to include the following objectives: a) to explore various text
layout design problems b) to develop knowledge of digital typesetting
c) to explore various digital illustration techniques d) to gain proficiency
in desktop publishing applications e) to help the participant update
software skills.
A Verification of Completion in the Digital Layout Foundation
Certificate will be granted by the division upon completion of 6 units.
3D ANIMATION FOUNDATION
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
ART 195
3D Modeling for Animation
3
ART 191A
3D Computer Animation
3
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
6
NOTE: Both courses are transferable but this verification is nontransferable.
The 3D Animation Foundation Verification of Completion is
designed to include the following objectives: a) to develop fundamental
3D Computer modeling skills b) to explore traditional animation
principles and apply them to digital animation c) to create original 3D
models with Photographic texture maps d) to create animated short
films e) to help the participant update software skills.
A Verification of Completion in the 3D Animation Foundation will
be granted by the division upon completion of 6 units.
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE SPECIALIST
AB 51
Non-Structural Repair
AB 59M
Computerized Measuring Training
AB 59P
Structural Repair Planning
AB 59U
Unitized Structural Repair Analysis
AB 59F
Full Frame Repair Analysis
AB 181
Non-Structural Damage Estimating
AB 281
Structural Damage Analysis for Estimators
AB 282
Streering, Suspension and Powertrain Analysis
for Estimators
вЂ”
17.5
AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMIZING AND FABRICATION
AB 56
Non-Structural Automotive Welding
or AB 57
Structural Automotive Welding
AB 75
Body Panel Customizing
or AB 51
Non-Structural Repair
AB 76
Partial-Panel Fabrication
AB 77
Full-Panel Fabrication
2
(2.0)
4.5
(4.5)
4.5
4.5
вЂ”
15.5
4.5
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
NOTE: Both courses are transferable but this verification is nontransferable.
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CUSTOM PAINTING
AB 61
Preparation and Spot Refinishing
AB 61L
Automotive Refinishing Lab
AB 64
Automotive Air Brush Painting
AB 65
Mix and Adjusting Color
AB 66
Lettering, Striping and Design
AB 67
Automotive Custom Painting
3
1.5
2.5
2
2.5
2
вЂ”
13.5
AUTOMOTIVE DAMAGE APPRAISAL
AB 181
Non-Structural Damage Estimating
AB 182
Structural Damage Estimating
AB 183
Computerized Damage Estimating
or AB 83A
Computerized Damage Estimating-Audatex
or AB 83P
Computerized Damage Estimating-Pathways
or AB 83U
Computerized Damage Estimating-Ultramate
AB 188
Introduction to Automotive Claims Handling
AB 285
Collision Repair Management
AB 287
Advanced Collision Repair Management
AB 288
Advanced Automotive Claims
3
3
1.5
(1.5)
(1.5)
(1.5)
2
3
2
2
вЂ”
16.5
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIR
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
INSTALLER
AUTO 1
Engine Maintenance
AUTO 2
Fuel Systems
AUTO 3
Lubrication and Cooling
AUTO 4
Electrical Systems
AUTO 5
Brakes and Suspension
AUTO 6
Transmission and Drive Train
AUTO 7
Air Conditioning and Heating
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
вЂ”
3.5
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINOR
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION (9 UNITS)
Complete with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher, BA 100 and two
additional Business Administration courses which have been determined
in consultation with a full-time business instructor, or counselor, to
enhance the studentвЂ™s individual employment success.
Upon receiving your Verification of Completion or A.A. Degree,
a statement will be placed on your official transcript that you have
completed the requirements for a Minor in Business Administration.
A separate certification of completion of the requirements for
a Minor in Business Administration can also be issued. Check with
department for details.
NOTE: Although many of these courses are transferable, this
Verification of Completion is non-transferrable.
Please see Business Counselors or the respective department
chairperson for additional alternatives.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 58A
PC Operating System A+ Certification
CIS 58B
PC Core Hardware A+ Certification
CIS 200A
Apple Mac OS Support Essentials
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
10.5
A verification of completion in the A+ Certification Preparation
Verification will be granted by the division upon completion of 7 units.
SYSTEMS ANALYST
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 186
Visual Basic.NET Programming
CIS 201
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 202A
Project Management for Information
Technology
CIS 202B
Microsoft Project
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3.5
3
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
17
A verification of completion in the Computer Information Systems
Analyst Verification will be granted by the division upon completion of
17 units.
CYBERSECURITY
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 70A
Network Fundamentals
CIS 70K
Introduction to Wireless Networking
CIS 70L
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
CIS 169D
Special Topics in Security
CIS 213H
Microsoft Windows Security
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3
3.5
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
17
A verification of completion in the Cybersecurity Certificate will be
granted by the division upon completion of 17 units.
DATABASE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
FOR MICROSOFT ACCESS
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 155
Microsoft Access
CIS 186
Visual Basic.NET Programming
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3
3.5
вЂ”
10
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NOTE: CIS 103 can be replaced by CIS 180 or CIS 182 with the
approval of the certificate advisor.
A Database Application Development for Microsoft Access
verification of completion will be granted by the division upon
completion of 10 units.
IBM ISERIES 400 SERVER OPERATORS
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 141
iSeries 400 Operations
CIS 141A
Operations Navigator iSeries (AS/400)
CIS 240
iSeries 400 Control Language
Programming TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3
1.5
3
вЂ”
11
An IBM iSeries 400 Server Operator verification of completion will
be granted by the division upon completion of 11 units.
LINUX APPLICATION PRODUCTIVITY
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
CIS 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
CIS 214
Unix
3
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
6
A verification of completion in the Linux Application Productivity
Verification will be granted by the division upon completion of 6 units.
MICROSOFT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
CIS 212
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Administration 3.5
CIS 213A
Microsoft Windows Activity Directory Service 3.5
or CIS 213J Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2003
Active Directory
(3.5)
CIS 213B
Microsoft Advanced Network Infrastructure
3.5
or CIS 213I Implementing a Windows 2003
Network Infrastructure
(3.5)
CIS 213F
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Administration
3.5
CIS 213K
Designing a Windows Active Directory and
Network Infrastructure
3.5
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
17.5
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 70A
Network Fundamentals
CIS 70B
Network+ Certification
CIS 70D
Introduction to TCP/IP
CIS 70E
Router Configurations and Protocol
CIS 70F
Advanced Switching and Routing
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
15.5
A verification of completion in Network Administration will be
granted by the division upon completion of 15.5 units.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
CIS 151
Microsoft Excel for Information Systems/
Information Technology
CIS 201
Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 202A Project Management for Information
Technology
CIS 202B
Microsoft Project
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
13.5
A verification of completion in the Project Management for
Information Technology verification will be granted by the division
upon completion of 13.5 units.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN C++/VISUAL C#
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
CIS 280
Object-Oriented Programming in C++
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3
3
вЂ”
9.5
CIS 103 may be replaced by CIS 182 with the approval of the
department or the requirement may be met by successfully submitting a
Requisite Clearance Request form.
A verification of completion in the Software Development in C++/
Visual C# will be granted by the division upon completion of 9.5 units.
A verification of completion in the Microsoft Systems Administrator
will be granted by the division upon completion of 17.5 units.
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN DATABASE
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN
VISUAL BASIC.NET
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 186
Visual Basic.NET Programming
CIS 207
Database Design and SQL
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
10.5
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 186
Visual Basic.NET Programming
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
7
A verification of completion in the Software Development Database
Application will be granted by the division upon completion of 10.5
units.
CIS 103 may be replaced by CIS 180 or CIS 182 with the approval
of the department, or the requirement may be met by successfully
submitting a Requisite Clearance Request form or a Requisite Challenge
& Waiver form.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN JAVA
A verification of completion in the Software Development in Visual
Basic.NET verification of completion will be granted by the division
upon completion of 7 units.
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
CIS 182
Java Programming
CIS 282
Advanced Java Programming
CIS 283A
Java Server Pages (JSP) Programming
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
вЂ”
14
The CIS 103 requirement may be met by successfully submitting
a Requisite Clearance form or a Requisite Challenge and Waiver form.
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
3.5
CIS 160
Web Page Development
3.5
CIS 205
Programming in HTML for the World Wide Web1.5
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
8.5
A verification of completion in the Software Development in Java
will be granted by the division upon completion of 14 units.
A Web Client Development verification of completion will be granted
by the division upon completion of 8.5 units.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNIX/
LINUX ENVIRONMENT
WEB SERVER DEVELOPMENT
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSE
UNITS
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
3.5
CIS 180
Programming in C/C++
3
CIS 214
Unix
3
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
9.5
A verification of completion in the Software Development in
the Unix/Linux Environment will be granted by the division upon
completion of 9.5 units.
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VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
REQUIRED COURSES
UNITS
CIS 103
Computer Programming Logic
3.5
CIS 186
Visual Basic.NET Programming
3.5
CIS 205
Programming in HTML for the World Wide Web1.5
CIS 285A
ASP.NET Programming
3.5
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
12
A Web Server Development verification of completion will be
granted by the division upon completion of 12 units.
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ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
MACHINE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including AutoCAD
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
ENGT 153
Machine Design Applications
using Solid Modeling
ENGT 237
Statics and Strength of Materials
ENGT 258
Design and Production Technology with
Solid Modeling UNITS
3
4
3
3
4
вЂ”
17
3-D PARAMETRIC MODELING DESIGN AND PRESENTATIONS UNITS
ENGT 117
Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
2
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including AutoCAD
3
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
4
ENGT 259
SolidWorks
4
вЂ”
13
DESIGN WITH AUTODESK MAP 3-D
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including AutoCAD
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
SHEET METAL LAYOUT APPLICATIONS WITH 3-D
PARAMETRIC SOLID MODELING
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including AutoCAD
ENGT 133
Sheet Metal Layout and Applications
using Solid Modeling
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
ENGT 257
Advanced Modeling Using Inventor
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
ENGT 116
Blueprint Reading
ENGT 131
Design Fundamentals Including AutoCAD
ENGT 138
AutoCAD
ENGT 265
CATIA I
ENGT 266
CATIA II
UNITS
3
4
вЂ”
7
3
2
4
4
вЂ”
13
3
3
3
3
3
3
вЂ”
12
All course work required for the verification must be completed with a
minimum grade of вЂњC.вЂќ
LAW
LEGAL MINOR
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION (9 UNITS)
The Legal Minor may be obtained by completing three of the
following core courses with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher: LAW 101,
Introduction to Law; LAW 110, Business Law; LAW 111, Business Law;
LAW 113, Fundamentals of Alternate Dispute Resolutions or LAW 161,
Consumer Law.
Upon receiving your Certificate of Achievement or A.A. Degree,
a statement can be placed on your official transcript that you have
completed the requirements for a Legal Minor.
A separate certification of completion of the requirements for a
Legal Minor can also be issued. Check with the Law Department for
more information.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This minor combined with your major provides legal knowledge
essential in business, private industry, and self-employment.
*This minor does not prepare students for a career as a paralegal.
This minor is not approved by the American Bar Association.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
2
3
4
4
4
вЂ”
17
ENGLISH
CREATIVE WRITING/SCREENWRITING
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIRMENTS
UNITS
Choose 6 units from the following courses:
ENGL 240
Creative Writing
ENGL 241
Screenwriting
or TH 241
Screenwriting
3
3
(3)
152
Choose 6 units from the following courses:
ENGL 227
Current Literature
ENGL 228
ShakespeareвЂ™s Plays
ENGL 232
Readings in Poetry
ENGL 233
Reading in the Novel
ENGL 234
Reading in Short Fiction
ENGL 235
Reading in the Drama
TOTAL VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY - MASTERCAM
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
MTT 51
MasterCam Milling
3.5
MTT 56
CNC Shop Inspection
2
MTT 59
MasterCam Turning
2.5
MTT 68
Computer-Assisted Inspection Using VeriSurf 2
MTT 71
MasterCam Multi-Axis Milling
2
MTT 92L
MasterCam Laboratory
1
MTT 278
MasterCam Advanced
3.5
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS 16.5
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (MFGT)
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
The three to six units for the specialty may come from the units
completed toward the degree or from additional courses outlined
below. Students with previous coursework may also be considered
for certificates upon providing transcripts for review through the
matriculation process.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)
MFGT 55
Quality Control
MFGT 57
Total Quality Management
MFGT 60
Quality Assurance Principles
1.5
1.5
1.5
вЂ”
4.5
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
BROADCAST JOURNALISM
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
QUALITY CONTROL (QC)
MFGT 53
Statistical Process Control
MFGT 55
Quality Control
1.5
1.5
вЂ”
3.0
STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (SPC)
MFGT 53
Statistical Process Control
MFGT 55
Quality Control
MFGT 65
Applied Math in Manufacturing The verification helps the student focus on the study of and
preparation for entry level employment in the growing field of
broadcast news at radio stations and television stations, and in online
journalism ventures.
This certificate is one part of a two-part verification combination
that prepares the student for an associate degree in Broadcast Media.
(See Verification of Completion Radio-TV Announcing)
1.5
1.5
3
вЂ”
6.0
BROADCAST JOURNALISM CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS - 12 UNITS
JOUR 100
Mass Communications and Society
3
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
3
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting 3
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM)
MFGT 57
Total Quality Management
MFGT 60
Quality Assurance Principles
MFGT 58
Benchmarking
MFGT 59
Lean Sigma
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
вЂ”
6.0
ISO 9001-2008
MFGT 55
Quality Control
MFGT 56
ISO 9001:2008
MFGT 60
Quality Assurance Principles
1.5
1.5
1.5
вЂ”
4.5
Plus three units of the following:
JOUR 170
Broadcast News/Webcasting*1
RTV 176
Talk Radio Broadcasting
1
SPCH 100
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
SPCH 140
Oral Interpretation of Literature
3
SPCH 240
Oral Interpretation вЂ“ ReaderвЂ™s Theatre
3
TH 108
Improvisation for the Theatre
3.5
TH 117
Stand-Up Comedy
3
вЂ”
TOTAL
12
ADVANCED QUALITY SYSTEMS (AQS)
MFGT 53
Statistical Process Control
MFGT 57
Total Quality Management
MFGT 58
Benchmarking
MFGT 59
Lean Sigma
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
вЂ”
6.0
MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
MFGT 100 Manufacturing Processes
PMT 63L Specialty Plastics Lab PMT 68 Plastics Materials and Process 3
.5
2.5
вЂ”
6.0
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DESKTOP PUBLISHING/JOURNALISM
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
This verification will provide the student with the entry-level
skills needed to write and prepare for printing such widely produced
documents and newsletters, brochures, and news releases. These skills
are applicable in a wide variety of business environments.
Required Core Courses:UNITS
ART 188
Design for Digital Publishing
3
ART 192
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
3
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
3
JOUR 107
College Newspaper
3
Plus one course from the following:
ART 182A
Lettering & Typography
ART 186
Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator
BA 110
Advertising
JOUR 130 Photo Journalism
or PHOT 130 Photo Journalism
JOUR 157
Principles of Public Relations
or BA 157
Principles of Public Relations
TOTAL VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
(3)
вЂ”
15
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FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
ONLINE JOURNALISM
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
The verification helps the student focus on the study of and
preparation for entry level employment in the growing field of online
journalism. The verification should be particularly helpful to those who
will be helping small publications start online news ventures.
ONLINE JOURNALISM VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - 15 UNITS
JOUR 100
Mass Communications and Society
3
JOUR 101
Beginning Newswriting and Reporting
3
JOUR 107
College Newspaper
3
JOUR 121
Multimedia Reporting
3
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
3
or ART 192 Photoshop/Digital Imaging
(3)
PHOTOJOURNALISM
The verification helps the student focus on the study of and
preparation for entry level employment in the field of photojournalism.
The verification should be particularly helpful to those looking for
employment at newspapers, magazines, corporate and government
public relations departments and online journalism ventures.
PHOTOJOURNALISM
Plus three units of the following:
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
or ACCT 100 Introduction to Accounting
Plus five units from the following:
BA 110
Advertising
JOUR 107A
College Newspaper
JOUR 160
College Magazine Production JOUR 298
Directed Studies (maximum 1 unit)
JOUR 299
Directed Studies (internship-maximum 2 units)
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
1
1
2
PHOTOGRAPHY
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
This verification helps the student focus on the practice of digital
photography. Emphasis will be placed on achieving the ability to
produce state-of-the-art digital files and prints. Completion of this
verification will be prepare the student for entry-level employment in the
growing field of photographic media.
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
3
PHOT 112
Intermediate Digital Photography
3
вЂ”
TOTAL
6
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VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS вЂ“ 17 UNITS
JOUR 130 Photo Journalism
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
This verification helps the student focus on a variety of photographic
techniques and genres within contemporary fine art practice. Emphasis
will be placed on achieving the ability to produce archival prints of
the highest quality using both digital and traditional wet darkroom
techniques. Technique is presented as a support for producing
meaningful images grounded in a historical awareness of the medium.
Understanding the ubiquity of photography in todayвЂ™s image culture is
also stressed. Completion of this verification will prepare the student
for successful transfer to universities offering a baccalaureate Major
Requirements, as well as entry-level expertise in gallery exhibition
conventions.
15 UNITS
Select 15 units from the following:
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 102
Intermediate Photography
PHOT 122
Color Photography
PHOT 160
History of Photography
PHOT 234
Portfolio Development
PHOT 240
Experimental Photography
PHOT 250
Contemporary Photographic Expression
PHOT 252
Photography of the Landscape
PHOT 298
Directed Studies
PHOT 299
Directed Studies
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
OCCUPATIONAL PREPAREDNESS IN
PHOTOGRAPHY
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
The verification helps the student focus on recognizing the variety
available to the novice photographer, and focusing on excellence in
one or more area of specialization. Completion of this verification
will prepare the student for entry-level employment in professional
commercial photography.
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS 15 UNITS
Select 12 units from the following
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 110
Introduction to Digital Photography
PHOT/JOUR 130 Photo Journalism
PHOT 171
Occupational Work Experience in Photography
PHOT 230
Portrait Photography
PHOT 232
Approaches to Studio Lighting
PHOT 234
Portfolio Development
PHOT 298
Directed Studies
PHOT 299
Directed Studies
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
1
2
One course must be taken from the following selection
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting
BA 100
Fundamentals of Business
BA 110
Advertising
BA 113
Legal Environment of Business
3
3
3
3
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TRADITIONAL BLACK-AND-WHITE
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COACHING VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
This verification helps the student focus on the practice of
traditional black-and-white photography. Emphasis will be placed on
achieving the ability to produce archival prints of the highest quality
using traditional wet darkroom techniques combined with advanced
exposure applications. Technique is presented as a support for producing
meaningful images, rather than as an end in itself.
PHOT 100
Introductory Photography
PHOT 102
Intermediate Photography
PHOT 200
Advanced Photography
TOTAL
3
3
3
вЂ”
9
PIANO
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
The two-level Verification of Completion piano teaching Major
Requirements is designed to include the following objectives:
To improve skills at the keyboard.
To develop knowledge of music theory and history.
To explore group and private piano teaching methods.
To develop communication and organizational skills.
To gain resourceful materials in the area of pedagogy and other related
areas.
A Verification of Completion in Teaching Beginning Piano will be
granted upon completion of 16.5 required units with a minimum grade
point of 2.0. A second Certificate of Completion in Teaching
Intermediate Piano will be granted upon completion of 13.5 units
with a minimum grade point of 2.0.
PIANO TEACHING CERTIFICATE COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
TEACHING BEGINNING PIANO CERTIFICATE
OF COMPLETION
BA 153 Small Business Management MUS 105 Music Fundamentals MUS 106 Music Theory/Musicianship I or MUS 180 Music Theory/Musicianship I
MUS 147 Basic Applied Music MUS 148 Private Study/Technique MUS 152 The Art of Teaching Beginning Piano MUS 154 Piano Ensemble or MUS 216E Piano Ensemble
TOTAL UNITS: TEACHING INTERMEDIATE PIANO VERIFICATION OF
COMPLETION UNITS
MUS 100 Music Appreciation MUS 107 Music Theory/Musicianship II or MUS 181 Music Theory/Musicianship II
MUS 149 Private Study/Musical Preparation MUS 150 Private Study/Performance Practice MUS 153 The Art of Teaching Intermediate Piano MUS 154 Piano Ensemble or MUS 216E Piano Ensemble
TOTAL UNITS: Cerritos College вЂў 2014-2015 Catalog
UNITS
3
3
5
(4)
1
1
2
(1.5)
1
вЂ”
15 -16.5
3
(5)
4
1
1
2
(1.5)
1
вЂ”
12-13.5
CORE REQUIREMENTS
PE 103
Theory of Coaching
HED 200
Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and
Physical Activity
PE 253
Sport Psychology
HED 110
Community First Aid and CPR
AND ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST
PE 150A
Swimming, Beginning
PE 150B
Swimming, Intermediate/Advanced
PE 151
Wrestling, Beginning
PE 154A
Badminton, Beginning
PE 154B
Badminton, Intermediate
PE 156A
Golf, Beginning
PE 156B
Golf, Intermediate
PE 159A
Tennis, Intermediate
PE 159B
Tennis, Intermediate
PE 170
Water Polo
PE 171A
Softball, Intermediate
PE 171B
Softball, Intermediate
PE 172A
Volleyball, Intermediate
PE 172B
Volleyball, Intermediate
PE 175A
Baseball, Beginning
PE 175B
Baseball, Intermediate
PE 175A
Basketball, Beginning
PE 175B
Basketball, Intermediate
PE 177
Flag Football
PE 178
Football, Intermediate/Advanced
PE 179A
Soccer, Beginning
PE 179B
Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced
PE 200
Baseball
PE 201
Baseball Off-Season Conditioning
PE 202
Basketball, MenвЂ™s
PE 204
Basketball, WomenвЂ™s
PE 206
Cross Country, MenвЂ™s
PE 207
Cross Country Conditioning
PE 208
Cross Country, WomenвЂ™s
PE 210
Football, MenвЂ™s
PE 213
Intercollegiate Golf
PE 217
Soccer, MenвЂ™s
PE 219
Soccer, WomenвЂ™s
PE 221
Softball, WomenвЂ™s
PE 222
Softball Pre-Season Conditioning
PE 223
Swimming, MenвЂ™s
PE 225
Swimming, WomenвЂ™s
PE 227
Tennis, MenвЂ™s
PE 228
Tennis Conditioning
PE 229
Tennis, WomenвЂ™s
PE 231
Track & Field, MenвЂ™s
PE 233
Track & Field, WomenвЂ™s
PE 234
Track & Field Conditioning
PE 235
Volleyball, WomenвЂ™s
PE 236
Volleyball Pre-Season Conditioning
PE 238
Wrestling Off-Season Training
PE 239
Water Polo, MenвЂ™s
PE 241
Water Polo, WomenвЂ™s
PE 243
Wrestling
UNITS
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
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Curriculum and Requirements for Verifications of Completion
PLASTICS/COMPOSITES
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (PMT)
VERIFICATIONS OF COMPLETION
In order to obtain a Plastics Specialty, the student is encouraged to
complete the required units for the Plastics Manufacturing Technology
Degree. The 4.5 to 8 units for the specialty may come from the units
completed toward the degree or from additional courses outlined below.
Students with previous coursework may also be considered for certificates
upon providing transcripts for review, and consent of the department.
Plastics Manufacturing Technology Specialty
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
PMT 68
Plastics Materials and Processes
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
.5
2.5
2.5
вЂ”
5.5
Inspection and Testing Specialty
MFGT 54 Ultrasonic Level 1 Testing PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
PMT 68 Plastics Materials and Processes 1.5
.5
2.5
вЂ”
4.5
Injection Molding Specialty
PMT 59
Injection Molding I
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
PMT 100
Plastics Technology
2.5
.5
2.5
вЂ”
5.5
Moldmaking Specialty
PMT 59
Injection Molding I
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
PMT 65
Moldmaking
or PMT 68 Plastic Materials and Process
2.5
.5
3
(2.5)
вЂ”
6 (5.5)
Fiberglass Specialty
PMT 61
Fiberglass Technology
2.5
PMT 63L
Specialty Plastics Lab
.5
PMT 67
Fiberglass Production
2.5
or PMT 76 Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP) Resin Transfer (3.0)
вЂ”
5.5 (6.0)
Composites Specialty
PMT 61
Fiberglass Technology
PMT 67
Fiberglass Production
PMT 70
Composites Technology
Composite Technician Specialty
PMT 51 Composites Fabrication PMT 53 Composites Repair PMT 63L Specialty Plastics Lab or PMT 5 Survey of Composites
PMT 70
Composites Technology
156
2.5
2.5
2.5
вЂ”
7.5
Fiberglass/Composite Repair Specialty
PMT 53
Composite Repair
PMT 61
Fiberglass Technology
PMT 67
Fiberglass Production
3
2.5
2.5
вЂ”
8
Tooling Specialty
PMT 58 Industrial Design for Plastics or PMT 221 Modelmaking PMT 63L Specialty Plastics Lab or PMT 55 Prototyping PMT 72 Tooling for Plastics 2.5
(2.5)
.5
(1.0)
2.5
вЂ”
5.5 (6.0)
Industrial Design Specialty
PMT 55
Prototyping or PMT 63L Specialty Plastics Lab PMT 58 Industrial Design for Plastics PMT 221 Modelmaking 1.0
(0.5)
2.5
2.5
вЂ”
6.0 (5.5)
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT AWARD вЂ“ 12/13 UNITS
REQUIREMENTS
RE 101
Real Estate Principles
ACCT 100
Introduction to Accounting
or ACCT 101 Fundamentals of Accounting I
LAW 111
Business Law
BA 121
Sales
or BA 114
Marketing
or BA 110
Advertising
UNITS
3
3
(4)
3
3
(3)
(3)
SIGN LANGUAGE
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
SL 101
Beginning American Sign Language
3
SL 102
Intermediate American Sign Language
3
SL 201
Advanced American Sign Language
3
SPCH 120
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 271
Voice and Articulation
3
вЂ”
TOTAL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
12
Although many of these courses are transferable, this Verification of
Completion is nontransferable. Please see counselors or the respective
department for additional alternatives.
2.5
2.5
0.5
(1.5)
2.5
вЂ”
8.0 (9.5)
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THEATRE ARTS
ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS UNITS
TH 223 Portable Entertainment Technology - Lighting 3
TH 224 Portable Entertainment Technology Audio & Staging 3
TH 225 Portable Entertainment Production 2
MUS 146 Recording Techniques 2
вЂ”
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 10
WOODWORKING MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGIES
VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION
CNC WOODWORKING
WMT 151
Introduction to Faceframe Cabinetmaking
WMT 153
32mm System of Cabinetmaking
WMT 181
Introduction to Computer Operations for
Cabinetmaking and Design
WMT 185
CNC Woodworking
4
4
3
3
вЂ”
14
ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK
WMT 151
Introduction to Faceframe Cabinetmaking
WMT 155
Architectural Millwork
WMT 258
Mantels and Wall Systems
4
4
4
вЂ”
12
HAND TOOLS
WMT 101
Introduction to Woodworking
WMT 108
Wood Carving for Furniture
WMT 201
Woodworking with Hand Tools
WMT 235
Windsor Chair
WMT 241
Special Topics in Handtools
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2.5
4
3
2
вЂ”
14.5
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CERTIFICATES
NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION OF COURSES IN BUILDING
TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
PRE APPRENTICESHIP
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Provides preparation for entry into apprenticeship programs in the
building trades.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
AED 36.02
Introduction to the Building Trades and
Construction Industry
AED 36.03
Basic Reading Skills for the Building Trades and Construction Industry
AED 36.04
Basic Math Skills for the Building Trades and Construction Industry
AED 36.05
Introduction to Basic Welding for the
Building Trades and Construction In
Industry
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
4 Courses
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NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION IN GED TEST
PREPARATION IN ENGLISH
NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION IN GED TEST
PREPARATION IN SPANISH
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
AED 42.12 AED 42.13 AED 42.10 AED 42.11 GED Preparation вЂ“ A
Preparation вЂ“ B
Spanish GED Test Preparation вЂ“ A
Spanish GED Test Preparation вЂ“ B
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
In todayвЂ™s workforce having a GED certificate or high school diploma
is required for many employment positions. In addition, basic skills are
necessary to maintain most sustainable wage jobs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
In todayвЂ™s workforce having a GED certificate or high school diploma
is required for many employment positions. In addition, basic skills are
necessary to maintain most sustainable wage jobs.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
These two courses will prepare the student to pass the GED
examination consisting of social studies, science, English and math.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
These two courses will prepare the student to pass the GED
examination consisting of social studies, science, English and math.
NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION IN VOCATIONAL
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
NON- CREDIT CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION IN ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
AED 42.14 AED 42.15 AED 49.02 AED 42.03 AED 42.14 AED 42.15 AED 42.16 AED 42.47 Low Beginning English as a Second Language
High Beginning English as a Second Language
Vocational English as a Second Language
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
This sequence of courses provides students with a basic working
knowledge of the English language and English specific to a vocational
field and better employment opportunities.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Allows students who choose to transition to the credit vocational
programs at Cerritos College where they may obtain an AA Degree or
certificate.
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Survival English as a Second Language
Low Beginning English as a Second Language
High Beginning English as a Second Language
Low Intermediate English as a Second Language
High Intermediate English as a Second Language
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
This sequence of courses prepares students to have a working
knowledge of basic English skills that will facilitate job interviews and
better employment opportunities.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Upon completion of the sequence of courses students are prepared
to transition to credit ESL course or credit programs at Cerritos.
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Course Descriptions
This section of the catalog provides the course descriptions for all
courses approved by the Cerritos College Curriculum Committee.
All courses, unless otherwise indicated, apply for credit toward an AA
Degree in accordance with California Administrative Code, Title V, Section
55805.5.
Courses that do not meet the AA Degree requirements are indicated
with a statement вЂњ(Not degree applicable)вЂќ beside the course title.
Students are advised to see a counselor for clarification if they have
any questions regarding the appropriateness of a course to meet their
educational goal.
Please check with your counselor and the department for new
developments in curriculum that have not been included in the catalog.
LEARNING COMMUNITY COURSE OFFERINGS
The LC suffix attached to a course number denotes that the course
was offered in a Learning Communities format. Courses with an LC suffix
are equivalent in content to courses without the LC suffix.
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BUSINESS, HUMANITIES, AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS DIVISION
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2715
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Anthropology
Business Administration
Business Communications Office Technology
Court Reporting and Captioning Careers
Economics
Education/Elementary School Teaching
Educational Technology
Finance
History
Insurance
Interdisciplinary Studies
Law (Paralegal)
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Real Estate
Sociology
Women's Studies
COUNSELING & GUIDANCE
DIVISION
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
DANCE/ATHLETICS DIVISION
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2862
Dance
Health Education
Physical Education/Athletics
LIBERAL ARTS DIVISION
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2858
American Sign Language
Chinese
English
English as a Second Language
French
German
Japanese
Reading
Spanish
Speech
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2231
Counseling & Guidance
DISABLED STUDENT
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2335
Access Learning
FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS
DIVISION
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2600
Art and Design
Film
Humanities
Journalism
Music
Photography
Radio/TV
Theatre Arts
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2550
Child Development
Child Development/Early Childhood
Child Development/Infant Toddler
Child Development/Special Education
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Health Occupations
Medical Assistant
Nursing
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS DIVISION
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2660
Anatomy & Physiology
Astronomy
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Computer and Information Sciences
Earth Science
Energy
Environmental Policy
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physical Science
Physics
Zoology
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2900
Architecture
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Mechanical Repair
Cosmetology
Engineering Design Technology
Engineering Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Manufacturing Technology
New Product Development
Plastics Manufacturing
Welding
Woodworking Manufacturing Technologies
LIBRARY/ LRC DIVISION
(562) 860-2451 EXT. 2442
Library Research
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ACCESS LEARNING
(Disabled Student Programs and Services)
ACLR 86
INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSAL
DESIGN FOR LEARNING
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Students will be introduced to the history and
principles of Universal Design, the broad range
of human abilities, and numerous real-world
examples of designs that satisfy the principles.
By the end of the course, students should have
an appreciation for the diversity of the human
race and be able to recognize universal design,
as well as unnecessary obstacles that may be
designed into products and environments
when usability is not considered. This
course is designed for students with learning,
physical, communicative, or other disabilities,
as well as for those who want to enhance
their understanding of universal design
principles to apply to teaching and learning
environments. (Formerly DSPS 86)
ACLR 87
USING SCAN-READ
TECHNOLOGY IN UDL
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Completion of DSPS 86
or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is designed to teach the principles
of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
using scan-and-read programs to facilitate
the development of collegiate reading and
writing skills. The assistive technology is
used as a way to close the achievement gap
between students with disabilities and their
non-disabled peers. Students will learn to
customize the software to assist all students'
needs and learning preferences. This course
is appropriate for students with learning,
physical, communicative, or other disabilities,
as well as for students who want to enhance
their learning skills by incorporating the
principles of universal design to assistive
technology scan and read software. (Formerly
DSPS 87)
ACLR 88
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
TECHNOLOGY IN UDL
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Completion of DSPS 86
or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is designed to teach the principles
of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
using voice recognition software, such as
Dragon Naturally Speaking, to facilitate the
development of collegiate reading and writing
skills. The technology is used as a way to close
the achievement gap between students with
disabilities and their non-disabled peers. The
voice recognition software can be customized
to assist all students' needs and learning
preferences. This course is appropriate
for students with learning, physical,
communicative, or other disabilities, as well
as for students who want to enhance their
learning through incorporating the universal
design principles using assistive technology.
(Formerly DSPS 88)
ACLR 89
BUILDING PERCEPTUAL
REASONING SKILLS IN UDL
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Completion of DSPS 86
or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is designed to teach the principles
of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) using
assistive technology programs to facilitate
the development of perceptual reasoning and
critical thinking skills. The technology is
used as a way to close the achievement gap
between students with disabilities and their
non-disabled peers. Students will learn to
customize the software according to their
unique needs and learning preferences.
This course is appropriate for students with
learning, physical, communicative, or other
disabilities as well as for those who want
to grain skills and enthusiasm for learning
incorporating the UDL principles through
technology targeted toward building
perceptual reasoning skills. (Formerly DSPS
89)
ACLR 90 (Not Degree Applicable)
ORIENTATION FOR THE
STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture
This course is designed to orient the disabled
student to the varied programs and services
offered by Cerritos College. An IEP/learning
contract will be developed for each student
who enrolls in this course. Emphasis is on
assisting the disabled student to successfully
integrate into all aspects of the college.
(Formerly CG 3, COUN 33)
ACLR 91 (Not Degree Applicable)
CAREER EXPLORATION FOR THE
STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture
This course is designed to assist the disabled
student in the process of developing goals
for future employment. An Individual
Educational Plan (IEP)/learning contract will
be developed for each student who enrolls
in this course. Emphasis is upon exploring
career choices, assessment of interests, and
the development of employment seeking
skills. (Formerly COUN 34, CG 4)
ACLR 92 (Not Degree Applicable)
PERSONAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: COUN 33 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed to assist the student
with disabilities to develop personal
assessment techniques. The course will
present concepts and methods of selfevaluation and personal action including goal
setting, time management, making choices,
achieving objectives and self advocacy.
(Formerly CG 5, COUN 35)
ACCOUNTING
(Business Division)
ACCT 51
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX
ACCOUNTING
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.5 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ACCT 61 or ACCT 250 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is designed to give students
the knowledge and skills necessary to
prepare simple federal income tax returns,
on a volunteer basis, to low-income and
disadvantaged members of the community.
With the guidance of the instructor and
Internal Revenue Service agents, students will
gain experience in interviewing techniques
and will apply skills learned in tax preparation
while providing a much-needed service to
their community. (Formerly BUSA 51)
ACCT 60
QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING 1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture
This course introduces QuickBooks, a
complete accounting software system for
small businesses.
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ACCT 61
TURBO TAX ACCOUNTING
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture
This course introduces personal income tax
preparation using Tax Return Preparation
with Turbo Tax for Windows, a software
package for preparing individual income tax
returns.
ACCT 100
INTRODUCTION TO
ACCOUNTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This accounting course introduces the theory
and practice of double entry accounting.
Emphasis will be placed upon understanding
the basic financial records and forms and
applying elementary accounting procedures.
(Formerly BUSA 100)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 101
FUNDAMENTALS OF
ACCOUNTING I
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ACCT 100 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course covers the basic concepts used
by businesses for financial accounting. The
course includes a study of: the accounting
concepts and techniques essential to the
administration of a business enterprise;
measuring and communicating economic
information; analyzing and recording
financial transactions; and the preparation of
financial statements for sole proprietorships,
partnerships, and corporations. (Formerly
BUSA 101)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ACCT 102
FUNDAMENTALS OF
ACCOUNTING II
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course covers the basic concepts used
by businesses for managerial accounting.
The course includes a study of: managerial
accounting concepts and systems; job order
cost systems; analyses for managerial decision
making; planning, and control techniques and
principles. (Formerly BUSA 102)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ACCT 130
PAYROLL TAX ACCOUNTING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 100 or ACCT 101 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course will cover fundamental principles
of payroll tax laws as defined by Federal,
State, and local government. It will also
include discussion of Social Security, Federal
and State income taxes, Federal and State
Unemployment Insurance, Workmen's
Compensation Insurance, and journal entries
to record payroll information. It will include
sales tax requirements in record keeping and
computation of sales tax returns. Insurance
and union reporting are discussed. It also
includes personnel records requirements,
data processing, and payroll systems. It is
intended to provide the business students
with a working knowledge of current tax
laws and practical application of the same.
(Formerly BUSA 130)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 131
COMPUTERIZED
ACCOUNTING - IBM
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 100 or ACCT 101 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is designed to develop a working
knowledge of basic accounting systems using
a microcomputer and current software. The
accounting functions covered will include
structuring the chart of accounts; journalizing;
posting to the general ledger, accounts
receivable, and accounts payable subsidiary
ledgers; the structure and preparation of
financial statements. In addition, forecasting,
budgeting, billing, cash, inventory and payroll
modules will be utilized. This course will
give students practical experience on the
microcomputer
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 133
SPREADSHEET ACCOUNTING I 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 100 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed to teach students the
application of accounting functions using the
IBM compatible microcomputer and standard
spreadsheet software. The accounting
functions will include the development of
financial statements, worksheets, special
journals, payroll, bank reconciliations, and
personal budgeting.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 134
SPREADSHEET ACCOUNTING II 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ACCT 101 and
ACCT 133 or equivalent with grades of Pass
or "C" or higher.
Corequisite: ACCT 1T.
This course is designed to teach students
the application of accounting functions
using the IBM compatible microcomputer
and spreadsheet accounting software. The
accounting concepts will include corporation
financial statements, financial ratios,
manufacturing accounting, plant assets,
accounts and notes receivable, inventory
valuation, notes payable, budgeting, and
forecasting utilizing generally accepted
accounting principles. (Formerly BUSA 134)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 171
ACCOUNTING WORK
EXPERIENCE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
One unit of Accounting Occupational Work
Experience requires 60 non-paid hours or 75
paid hours of work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students
in expanding specific job skills. This creates
greater communication with increased
understanding between the student/workers,
the college, and the employer/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills
must be completed on the job/training site.
Students will meet weekly with the instructor
until their participatory assignments and
semester work projects have been approved.
Work experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units. (Formerly BUSA 171)
Transfer Credit: CSU
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Course Descriptions
ACCT 172
ACCOUNTING WORK
EXPERIENCE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Two units of Accounting Occupational Work
Experience require 120 non-paid hours of
work or 150 paid hours of work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students
in expanding specific job skills. This creates
greater communication with increased
understanding between the student/workers,
the college, and the employer/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills
must be completed on the job/training site.
Students will meet weekly with the instructor
until their participatory assignments and
semester work projects have been approved.
Work experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units. (Formerly BUSA 172)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 173
ACCOUNTING WORK
EXPERIENCE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Three units of Accounting Occupational Work
Experience require 180 non-paid hours of
work or 225 paid hours of work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills must
be completed on the job/training site.
Second, third, and fourth semester students
must secure departmental approval before
enrolling. Students will meet weekly until
their participatory assignments and semester
work projects have been approved. Work
experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units. (Formerly BUSA 173)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 174
ACCOUNTING WORK
EXPERIENCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Four units of Accounting Occupational Work
Experience require 240 hours of non-paid
work or 300 paid hours of work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills must
be completed on the job/training site.
Second, third, and fourth semester students
must secure departmental approval before
enrolling. Students will meet weekly until
their participatory assignments and semester
work projects have been approved. Work
experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units. (Formerly BUSA 174)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 201
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ACCT 102 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course covers the preparation of
accounting statements and the study of
accounting theory, utilizing the corporation
form of business organizations. The emphasis
of the course is on the sequential study
of the various classifications and items of
the balance sheet, including current and
non-current assets. (Formerly BUSA 201)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 202
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ACCT 201 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of ACCT
201. It is an in-depth study of the balance
sheet items relating to non-current assets,
current liabilities, long-term liabilities,
paid-in capital and retained earnings. The
course includes techniques of comparative
analysis; interpretation and projection of
financial statements, funds-flow and cashflow reporting; and the study of A.P.B.'s
(Accounting Principles Board Bulletins) and
F.A.S.B.'s (Financial Accounting Standard
Board) pronouncements. (Formerly BUSA
202)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 230
ADVANCED PAYROLL
ACCOUNTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 130 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed to build on the
basic payroll knowledge and skills gained
in the Payroll Tax Accounting course. It
covers advanced topics in payroll systems
analysis, payroll administration, accounting
for cafeteria plans, flexible spending
accounts, tax deferred savings accounts and
retirement plans. Taxation of fringe benefits,
health, accident and disability benefits, and
expatriot payments are explored. Methods
of developing compensation plans are also
discussed. This course is applicable to those
students who plan to take the Certified Payroll
Professional examination sponsored by the
American Payroll Association.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 231
CURRENT TOPICS IN
PAYROLL ACCOUNTING
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture
This course is designed to give payroll
accounting students exposure to experts in
federal and state payroll tax law, WorkersвЂ™
Compensation Insurance, union payroll,
labor and fair employment law, sales taxes
and payroll administration. The course is
structured as a current topics seminar with
guest speakers from the legal field, the Internal
Revenue Service, the Franchise Tax Board, the
State Board of Equalization, the Employment
Development Department, The California
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Society of Certified Public Accountants, and
Certified Payroll Professionals. (Formerly
BUSA 231)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 240
COST ACCOUNTING
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ACCT 100 or ACCT 101 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course covers the various methods of cost
accounting in use by manufacturing concerns.
The details of accounting for materials, labor,
and manufacturing overhead costs and
expenses are presented. A study is made of
the use of job order cost systems, process
cost systems, and standard cost systems. The
related areas of budgeting, break-even, and
profit-volume analysis by management are
included. A practice set is used. (Formerly
BUSA 240)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 241
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 and ACCT 102 or
equivalent with grades of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course introduces the managerial
accounting concepts and principles that
will enable the student to understand
managerial accounting as it is applied in
serving management needs. Topics include:
fundamentals of managerial accounting;
managerial accounting concepts and systems;
managerial accounting planning and control;
accounting for decentralized operations;
analyses for decision making; modern uses
of managerial accounting. (Formerly BUSA
241)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 250
INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 100 or ACCT 101 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is a practical study of the current
Federal Revenue Acts as they relate to business
and individual income tax procedures. It
includes income inclusions and exclusions,
exemptions, capital gains and losses, and
business and individual deductions. This
course reflects the tax laws of the Tax Reform
Act of 1986, Public Law 99-514 of October 22,
1986. (Formerly BUSA 250)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 251
ADVANCED INCOME TAX
ACCOUNTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 250 or equivalent with a
grade Pass or "C" or higher.
This will be a continuation of ACCT 250 and
will cover taxpayers other than individuals. It
is designed to fill the needs of the student who
desires knowledge of the Federal Income Tax
implications of partnerships, corporations,
tax option corporations and a general
overview of estates, trusts, and gift taxation.
This course reflects the tax laws of the Tax
Reform Act of 1986: Public Law 99-514.
(Formerly BUSA 251)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 270
FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDITING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 202 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course covers the process of examining
and evaluating financial conditions and
records. It is designed to provide a basis
for an opinion concerning the reliability of
the records, as evidenced by a written audit
report. (Formerly BUSA 270)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 280
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 202 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This class covers partnership and joint venture
accounting, installment sales, consolidated
financial statements, bankruptcy, accounting
for trusts and estates, and government and
non-profit accounting. (Formerly BUSA 280)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
Prerequisite: A previous college course in the
discipline.
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ACCT 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
Prerequisite: A previous college course in the
discipline.
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(Humanities, Social Science Division)
AJ 71
FIRST AID-ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This basic course in emergency first aid and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation emphasizes
how to recognize and render assistance to
the ill or injured where there is an airway
obstruction, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest,
severe bleeding, shock, actual or suspected
fractures, head injuries, or other lifethreatening environmental circumstances.
This course meets the California Department
of Health requirements as described in the
California Administrative Code. A basic
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Red Cross Certificate will be issued to those
students who successfully complete the
course.
AJ 91
REPORT WRITING
PROCEDURES
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course includes the procedures and
practices commonly used to gather data and
prepare a variety of police records. Emphasis
will be placed upon the need to use correct
spelling, sentence structure, punctuation and
vocabulary in criminal justice reports to meet
statistical, legal and prosecution requirements
of the criminal justice system.
AJ 101
INTRODUCTION TO
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course provides a study of the history and
philosophy of the system of administration
of criminal justice in the United States. It
examines the various sub-systems; role
expectations and their interrelationships;
theories of crime, punishment, and
rehabilitation; ethics; education and training
for professionalism in the system; and
legal words and phrases as an aid in the
communication process.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
AJ 102
CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course provides an introduction to the
historical development and philosophy of law
and constitutional provisions; as well as crime
definitions, classifications of crimes, common
law versus statutory law, crimes against
persons, property, morals and public welfare,
the nature of acceptable evidence, legal
research, legal methodology, and concepts
of law as a social force. A brief analysis of
criminal intent, parties to a crime, general
elements of crime, corpus delicti, defenses to
crimes and an introduction to laws of arrest
will also be undertaken in this class.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC
AJ 103
CRIMINAL PROCEDURES
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course provides a detailed examination
of California criminal procedure, including
the California court system, jurisdiction and
venue, laws of arrest, grand jury proceedings,
extradition, pre-trial procedures, conduct
of criminal trials, rights of the defendant,
post-trial motions and appeals, probation
and parole.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 104
CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course stresses the origin, development,
philosophy, and constitutional basis of
evidence; constitutional and procedural
considerations which affect arrest, search and
seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence; the
rules governing the admissibility of evidence;
and judicial decisions relating to individual
rights.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 105
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course provides a study of the complex
and dynamic relationships between criminal
justice agencies and the changing, diverse
communities they serve while addressing
crime and conflicts in society. An emphasis
will be placed on the challenges and prospects
of administering justice within a diverse
multicultural population. The course will also
focus on the ethics, politics and conflicting
values in culture, religion and law.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC
AJ 107
INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS,
PROBATION AND PAROLE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This is an introductory course that explains
the principles of parole and probation as a
governmental function at the federal, state,
and local levels. This course is designed to
show the relationship between the criminal
justice system, particularly the police and
the courts, and the effects of sentencing with
regards to parole, probation, and incarceration
in local and state facilities. The course
will explore the conflict within the system
between arrest and disposition and the areas
of cooperation between service providers and
the public.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 110
PATROL PROCEDURES AND
ENFORCEMENT TACTICS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course explores the theories,
philosophies and operational concepts of Law
Enforcement Field Services, and examines the
role expectations of the police field officer.
Emphasis is placed upon patrol, traffic and
public service responsibilities and their
relationship to the total criminal justice
system.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 173
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
OCCUPATIONAL WORK
EXPERIENCE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Prerequisite: Consent of the department
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
One (1) hour control class each week plus
15 hours of employment per week for
Administration of Justice work experience
173 or 20 hours of employment per week for
Administration of Justice Work Experience
174. The employment must be in a job related
to the student's educational goal.
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Occupational Work Experience is a supervised
employment program in an approved work
station related to the student's declared
major. Students meet with their instructor
for a minimum of one hour per week and
will receive credit for on-the-job learning
experiences that are new or are an expansion
of their regular responsibilities. Student who
are not employed but wish to gain work
experience may be placed in a non-paying
position if such opportunities are available.
Work experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units..
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 220
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course stresses the fundamental
techniques, procedures and ethical issues
of investigations, including organization of
the investigative process, crime scene search,
recording, collection and preservation of
physical evidence, scientific aids and analysis
to investigations, the role of the investigator,
modus operandi, sources of information,
interviews and interrogation, utility of
evidence, follow-up investigation and case
preparation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 202
SUBSTANTIVE LAW
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: AJ 102 or equivalent with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher.
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is a study of the substantive
criminal laws commonly enforced by
municipal, county or state police officers,
or other criminal justice investigators. The
course provides a complete analysis of both
statutory laws and case decisions.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 221
NARCOTICS AND
VICE CONTROL
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is an introduction to the fields of
narcotics and vice investigation. It examines
the detection, suppression, apprehension and
prosecution of narcotic and vice law violators.
Field identification of controlled substances
and their effects on the body are stressed.
Laws relating to bookmaking, gambling,
prostitution and morals offenses are also
covered.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 208
SPECIAL ISSUES IN
LAW ENFORCEMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course provides instruction in special
issues critical to effective service by law
enforcement professionals in modern
society. Topics to be covered will include
police as professionals; defining and applying
values, principles, and moral standards to
law enforcement; police and the community;
tactical communication; correctly utilizing
information systems in police work;
and dealing effectively with persons with
disabilities.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 222
JUVENILE PROCEDURES
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: An English Placement
score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 52 with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course emphasizes the organization,
functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile
agencies; the processing and detention of
juveniles; juvenile case disposition; juvenile
statutes and court procedures relative to
juvenile offenders.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AJ 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
(Liberal Arts Division)
ASL 110
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
This beginning course is designed for
students who wish to develop technical and
grammatical knowledge of American Sign
Language (ASL). This course is taught
within the context of deaf culture, students
will increase their ability to communicate in
ASL. This course focuses on ASL structure
and grammatical features as used by native
signers. The goal is to take students with little
or no knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture
and provide them with the skills needed to
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communicate comfortably in a wide variety
of situations in the Deaf community. This
course is not open or available to students
who have received credit in SL 101.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ASL 111
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: SL 101 or ASL 110 or equivalent
with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass."
American Sign Language II takes students
who have some knowledge of basic and
beginning sign language to the point where
they can function comfortably in a wide
variety of situations in the Deaf community.
Since students will most likely continue their
learning in the Deaf community, it is essential
that they learn appropriate behaviors and
show awareness of, and respect for Deaf
culture. Deaf culture is taught throughout
the curriculum using total immersion
of American Sign Language. This course
uses multimedia presentations, activities,
and exercised practice using American Sign
Language. This course is not open to students
who have received credit in SL 102.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ASL 210
AMERICAN SIGN
LANGUAGE III
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: SL 102 or ASL 111 or equivalent
with a grade of "C" or higher of "Pass."
American Sign Language (ASL) III takes
students who have knowledge of basic and
intermediate sign language to the point where
they can function comfortably in a wide
variety of situations in the Deaf Community.
Since students will most likely continue their
learning in the Deaf community, it is essential
that they learn appropriate behaviors and
showing awareness of and respect for Deaf
culture. Deaf culture is taught throughout
the curriculum. This course uses multimedia
presentations, activities, and exercises for
advanced practice using American Sign
Language. The course will provide students
with cultural information and current
linguistic research. This course is not open to
students who have received credit in SL 201.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ASL 211
AMERICAN SIGN
LANGUAGE IV
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: SL 201 or ASL 210 or equivalent
with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass."
This fourth level American Sign Language
(ASL) course continues the study of ASL
with the context of Deaf culture. This course
will emphasize the acquisition of advanced
conversational and narrative skills in receptive,
expressive to develop language fluency at
the advanced level. This course provides
the expanded review of ASL grammar and
vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills.
Students will also be introduced to the
syntactical structure, grammatical patterns,
and current linguistic research through
lectures, homework assignments, and reading
assignments.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ASL 220
DEAF CULTURE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course provides a broad, in-depth
exploration of how Deaf people are best
understood from a cultural perspective, with
topics on how culture is defined, how Deaf
culture has evolved over the years, analysis
of various segments of the Deaf community,
Deaf cultural norms, Deaf art and literature
and living as Deaf individuals.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(Science, Engineering, Mathematics Division)
A&P 120
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 52, ENGL
72, ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of Pass
or "C" or higher, or completion of the English
Placement Process with eligibility for ENGL
100.
This course is designed as a survey of human
anatomy and physiology. It covers the basic
principles of human anatomy and physiology
including a survey of the tissues, organ
systems, and principal anatomical features.
Emphasis is also placed on integrated
organ system physiology, human genetics
and development. (This course is designed
primarily for non-biology majors.)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC credit limits
may apply. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150
and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit,
one course. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150,
A&P 151, A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined:
maximum credit, 2 courses.
A&P 130
HUMAN ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of the English &
Reading Placement Process or ENGL 52, ENGL
72, or ESL 152 and READ 54 or equivalents
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher AND
CHEM 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass
or "C" or higher.
This course examines the gross and
microscopic structures of the human body
using a systematic approach. Emphasis is
placed on the normal function and integration
of the organ systems. Homeostatic imbalances
of many systems are examined. The
laboratory utilizes models, human cadaver,
skeletal materials, dissection and selected
physiological exercises. This course is designed
for students entering the nursing program at
Cerritos College; however, it also meets the
needs of other allied health programs. This
course is strongly recommended for students
who plan on taking A&P 200 and A&P 201.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC credit limits
may apply. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150
and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit,
one course. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150,
A&P 151, A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined:
maximum credit, 2 courses.
A&P 150
INTRODUCTION TO
HUMAN ANATOMY
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or equivalent with a
grade of "C" or higher or "Pass."
Recommendation: A&P 120 or equivalent
with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass."
This course examines the gross and
microscopic anatomy of the human body
using a systems approach. The course is
designed for pre-nursing students; however,
it also meets the needs of other allied health
programs and physical education programs.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC credit limits
may apply. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150
and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit,
one course. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150,
A&P 151, A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined:
maximum credit, 2 courses.
All courses on this page are Title V Associate Degree applicable/credit courses unless otherwise noted.
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A&P 151
INTRODUCTION TO
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of A&P
150 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C"
or higher.
Recommendation: CHEM 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course studies the normal functioning
and integration of the organ systems in the
human body. Homeostatic imbalances of
many systems are examined. The course is
designed for pre-nursing students; however,
it also meets the needs of the allied health
programs and physical education programs.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC**UC credit limits
may apply. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150
and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit,
one course. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150,
A&P 151, A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined:
maximum credit, 2 courses.
A&P 200
HUMAN ANATOMY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: A four unit college level biological
science with lab course with a grade of Pass or
"C" or higher.
Recommendation: ENGL 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course emphasizes the gross structure,
microscopic anatomy, and embryology of the
organ systems of the human body. Emphasis
is placed on showing the complimentarity
structure and function of cellular, tissue,
organ, and systems levels. This course is one
of the courses that satisfies the requirements
of majors in four-year Nursing Programs,
Physical Therapy, PE/Kinesiology, Dental
Hygiene, and related fields.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC credit limits
may apply. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150
and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit,
one course. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150,
A&P 151,A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined:
maximum credit, 2 courses.
A&P 201
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: A&P 200 and CHEM 100 or
equivalent with grades of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course involves a detailed study of
the function of the human body with an
emphasis on the maintenance of homeostasis
by the various organ systems. This course will
meet the requirements of four year nursing,
dental hygiene, physical therapy, paramedical,
physical education, and related majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC credit limits
may apply. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150
and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit,
one course. A&P 120, A&P 130, A&P 150,
A&P 151, A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined:
maximum credit, 2 courses.
A&P 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
A&P 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHROPOLOGY
(Humanities, Social Science Division)
ANTH 100
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of
English & Reading Placement Process or
ENGL 52, ENGL 72, or ESL 152, or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and
READ 54 or equivalent with a grade of Pass
or "C" or higher.
This course traces the social behavior of
present societies exploring various cultures
on earth. The class will study those societies
in terms of culture growth, through a survey
of the basic, learned behavior patterns. Thus
the class will study a wide range of cultural
phenomena, including material culture, social
organization, customs, religions, languages,
family life, economics, the arts and literature.
(This course is not open to students who are
currently enrolled in or who have received
credit for Anthropology 101.)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 110
INTRODUCTION TO
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: ANTH 115 or ANTH 115L
or A&P 120 with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course focuses on human osteology, the
standard scientific techniques used to make
determinations of age, sex, ancestry, stature,
and pathology. It provides a basic overview
of the analytical techniques and procedures
used in the medical-legal framework.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTH 115
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is about the human past; where
we came from and how we got to be the
way we are today in terms of both biological
and cultural evolution. The topics covered
will include: the origin and development of
the human species; heredity and population
genetics; fossil evidence; the human's relation
to the rest of the animal kingdom; and
modern human diversity and variation.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
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ANTH 115L
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY LAB
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ANTH 115 with a grade of Pass
or "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment.
This course is a comparative study of both
human and non-human primates, human
variation, evolution, genetics, forensic
anthropology, the primate fossil record, and
provides a coordinated laboratory experience
with ANTH 115.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 200
NATIVE PEOPLES OF
NORTH AMERICA
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
The course is a study of the origins, culture
areas, and sociocultural patterns of the
native Americans, north of Mexico. This
will include a study of the historic spectrum,
from prehistory to contemporary times.
Emphasis will be on the culture change after
contact with Europeans, and the impact of the
Western expansion.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 120
INTRODUCTION TO
ARCHAEOLOGY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Archaeology is the study of mankind's
past. This course will cover the history of
archaeology, and explore the objectives and
methods of modern archaeology. Today's
archaeological curiosity is tempered by the
scientific method; a combination of sciences
in order to get a better grasp on a total
understanding of people. This course will
explore the world of the archaeologist in order
to appreciate the impact that the study of
antiquities has had in understanding modern
human cultures.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 201
NATIVE PEOPLES
OF CALIFORNIA
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a survey of California Indian
cultures including their prehistory and
social, political, and religious beliefs. The
effects of European, Middle American, and
Asian contact, and the resultant adaptations
on current life situations of contemporary
American native Americans will be examined.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 170
INTRODUCTION TO
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Satisfactory completion
of English Placement Process or ENGL 52,
ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher, and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or
higher.
This course introduces the student to the
study of language from an anthropological
perspective. Methodology, language and
cultural meaning, status and language
variation, acquisition of language,
multilingualism, and language and
institutions will be explored within a crosscultural perspective.
Transfer Course: CSU; UC
ANTH 202
THE MAYA, INCA AND AZTECS:
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
OF THE AMERICAS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a survey of ancient Indian
culture of Northern, Middle and South
America, including their prehistory and
social, political, and religious beliefs. The
impact of European contact and resultant
adaptations, as well as current life situations
of tribal descendents in contemporary society
will be examined.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 203
THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF MAGIC,
WITCHCRAFT, AND RELIGION 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Satisfactory completion
of English Placement Process or ENGL 52,
ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher, and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or
higher.
This course is a cross-cultural study of
the forms and functions of supernatural
beliefs and associated rituals in primarily
nonwestern societies. Emphasis is on
understanding beliefs and rituals involved in
animism, individualistic cults, shamanism,
totemism, ancestor worship and witchcraft
within their social contexts and within the
larger scope of religion and human life.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 205
THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF
SEXUALITY AND GENDER
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Satisfactory completion
of English Placement Process or ENGL 52,
ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher, and satisfactory
completion of the Reading Placement Process
or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or
higher.
This course examines the cultural construction
of human sexuality and gender in an
anthropological framework. Biological and
cultural bases for the multiple expressions of
sexuality and gender found around the world
will be presented. Case studies will include
food foraging, horticultural, agricultural,
industrial, and post-industrial societies. A
central concern is the interaction between
subsistence practices, cultural economies,
and status in the construction of вЂњnormalвЂќ
and вЂњabnormalвЂќ sexualities and genders.
This course is not open to students who are
enrolled in WS 205 or have received credit in
ANTH 204. (Formerly ANTH 204)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTH 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
All courses on this page are Title V Associate Degree applicable/credit courses unless otherwise noted.
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ANTH 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCHITECTURE
(Technology Division)
ARCH 43 (Not Degree Applicable)
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
OCCUPATIONAL WORK
EXPERIENCE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Class hours: One (1) hour control class each
week plus 15 hours of employment per week
for Architectural Drawing Work Experience
43. The employment must be in a job related
to the student's educational goal.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for Architectural Drawing
students to apply skills and knowledge learned
in the classroom to related experiences on the
job/training site. The aim of the course is
to assist students in expanding specific job
skills. In the process of doing so, it creates
greater communication with increased
understanding between the student/
workers, the college, and the employer/
trainers. Students also pursue a program
of self-evaluation to determine individual
job weaknesses and strengths. Semester
projects that relate to the major and job skills
must be completed on the job/training site.
Work experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units.
ARCH 44 (Not Degree Applicable)
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Class hours: One (1) hour control class each
week plus 20 hours of employment per week
for Architectural Drawing Work Experience
44. The employment must be in a job related
to the student's educational goal.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for Architectural Drawing
students to apply skills and knowledge learned
in the classroom to related experiences on the
job/training site. The aim of the course is
to assist students in expanding specific job
skills. In the process of doing so, it creates
greater communication with increased
understanding between the student/
workers, the college, and the employer/
trainers. Students also pursue a program
of self-evaluation to determine individual
job weaknesses and strengths. Semester
projects that relate to the major and job skills
must be completed on the job/training site.
Work experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units.
ARCH 99
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students should
expect to meet with the supervising faculty
member one to two hours each week for
conferences. Credit is based upon the number
of hours in the semester expected to complete
the project (1 unit for 54 hours, 2 units for 108
hours). This course may be taken a maximum
of 2 times.
ARCH 110
INTRODUCTION TO
ARCHITECTURE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course provides an overview of
the architectural profession allowing
the student to make an informed career
choice. Topics include professional ethics,
licensing and educational requirements,
career opportunities in related fields, typical
organizational structure of architectural
firms, legal requirements, and a review of
contemporary issues facing the profession.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC**UC credit limits
may apply: Any or all of the following
architecture courses - ARCH 110, 112, 122,
212 - combined with ART 120 and ART 121:
maximum credit, 18 units."
ARCH 111
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
AND DESIGN I
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course is an introduction to the
preparation of architectural working
drawings. The course includes drawing
conventions, design considerations, and
the relationship between different types of
architectural drawings, specifications, and
construction techniques. Emphasis is placed
on residential construction and commercial
buildings. The theory of computer-aided
drafting is included.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 112
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a survey of the history of
architecture from the birth of civilization
to the present. Emphasis is placed upon
the understanding of the technological,
sociological, aesthetic, and artistic influences
which determine our built environment. This
course will familiarize students with the
different architectural periods as well as their
characteristic design elements and significant
architects.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply: Any or all of the
following architecture courses - ARCH 110,
112, 122, 212 - combined with ART 120 and
ART 121: maximum credit, 18 units.
ARCH 113
BUILDING CODES
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture
This course is an in-depth study of the statutes
and regulations which have been established
by law to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare. Analysis of the construction
of buildings, their use, and accessibility
requirements in compliance with applicable
laws will be stressed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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ARCH 114
GREEN ARCHITECTURE
AND LEED
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is an introduction to sustainable
architecture and Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED). Exercises
emphasize the development of basic skills
used in the design of environmentally
friendly architectural projects. Focus is on
the investigation of the relationship between
planetary concerns, energy, indoor air, quality,
site selection, building orientation, and
alternative construction techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 121
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
AND DESIGN II
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ARCH 111 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate
work experience.
This course is a continuation of the study
of methods utilized in the preparation of
architectural working drawings. This course
includes advanced drawing conventions,
design considerations, construction
specifications, and structural requirements.
Analysis of the materials and construction
details of commercial and industrial buildings
is given. Emphasis on the purpose and
presentation of working drawings and their
relationship to building codes is provided.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 122
ARCHITECTURAL DELINEATION 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course is a study of, and laboratory
experience
in,
three-dimensional
representations including renderings,
perspective drawings, paraline drawings
and presentation drawings of architectural
projects. Emphasis is on the techniques of
various drawing media which will enable the
students to express their architectural ideas.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. Any or all of the
following architecture courses - ARCH 110,
112, 122, 212 - combined with ART 120 and
ART 121: maximum credit, 18 units."
ARCH 123
INTRODUCTION TO 2D
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course provides an introduction to
two-dimensional computer aided drafting
and design using AutoCAD software. Students
will learn the fundamentals of creating and
modifying objects, the placing of text and
dimensions, working with blocks and hatches,
and creating professional quality output.
Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce
the functions of AutoCAD. Students who
repeat this course will improve skills through
further practice and remain current with the
latest software updates.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 212
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
THEORY I
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course is an introduction to the creative
thinking process and its application to
basic architectural design theory. Exercises
emphasize the development of basic skills and
presentation techniques used in the design of
simplified architectural projects. Focus on
the investigation of the relationship between
theoretical concepts, color, space, form, and
texture is emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply: Any or all of the
following architecture courses - ARCH 110,
112, 122, 212 - combined with ART 120 and
ART 121: maximum credit, 18 units.
ARCH 213
INTRODUCTION TO 3-D
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course provides an introduction to threedimensional computer aided drafting and
design using AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop
and VIZ Render software. Students will learn
the fundamentals of creating and modifying
three-dimensional objects, the placing
of cameras and lights, the creation and
application of materials, computer rendering
techniques, and creating professional quality
output. Hands-on exercises will be used to
reinforce the functions of the applicable
software. Students who repeat this course
will improve skills through further practice
and remain current with the latest software
updates.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 221
AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course provides an introduction to the
production of three-dimensional building
design models and working drawings
using AutoCAD Architecture software.
Students will learn the fundamentals of
creating and modifying three-dimensional
massing objects, creating floor plans with
doors and windows, the placing of roof and
stairs, generating building elevations and
sections, annotating and documenting the
drawing, creating a building walk-through,
and creating professional quality output.
Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce
the functions of AutoCAD Architecture.
Students who repeat this course will improve
skills through further practice and remain
current with the latest software updates.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 222
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN THEORY II
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ARCH 212 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate
work experience.
This course includes the continued
development of the creative thinking process
and its application to advanced architectural
design theory, focusing on the synthesis of
the relationship between theoretical concepts,
space, color form, and texture. The emphasis
of the course is on presentation graphics,
models, and the development of a portfolio
of student work. This course is particularly
applicable to students wishing to transfer into
a professional architectural degree program.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 223
REVIT ARCHITECTURE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course provides an introduction to the
production of parametric three-dimensional
building models and working drawings
using Revit Architecture software. Students
will learn the fundamentals of creating and
modifying three-dimensional topography
and building mass objects, parametric
building walls with floor and roof slabs,
creating floor and reflected ceiling plans,
generating building elevations and sections,
annotating and documenting the drawing,
and creating professional quality renderings.
Hands-on exercises will be used to reinforce
the functions of Revit Architecture. Students
who repeat this course will improve skills
through further practice and remain current
with latest software updates.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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ARCH 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ARCH 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART AND DESIGN
(Fine Arts, Communication Division)
ART 100
INTRODUCTION TO
WORLD ART
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
This course is an overview of world art from
prehistoric times to the present. It is an
introduction to the ideas that prompt art
making and the search for "beauty" and "truth"
(aesthetics) in various cultural contexts. It
includes an analysis of the language of the
visual arts using examples from throughout
the world. It also includes an investigation
of the artistic techniques and materials used
in painting, printmaking, photography, film,
ceramics, sculpture and architecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 101
ART HISTORY I:
PREHISTORY TO GOTHIC
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
This course covers art and its role in
human affairs from Prehistory to Gothic
with an emphasis on giving students an
understanding of all of the visual arts. It is
designed to be of interest and value to the art
and non-art major alike.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 102
ART HISTORY II:
RENAISSANCE TO ROCOCO
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
This course covers art and its role in human
affairs from the Renaissance to the Rococo
with an emphasis on giving students an
understanding of all of the visual arts. It is
designed to be of interest and value to the art
and non-art major alike.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 103
ART HISTORY III:
NEOCLASSICAL TO PRESENT 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
This course covers art and its role in human
affairs from the Neoclassical period to the
present with an emphasis on giving students
an understanding of all of the visual arts. It is
designed to be of interest and value to the art
and non-art major alike.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 104
AFRICAN ART HISTORY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or
ESL 152 and READ 54 or equivalent with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher is strongly
recommended.
This course is an introduction to the history
of African art. Students will explore the
background,aesthetics,styles and iconography
of Africa through slide presentation, in-class
discussions and assigned readings.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 105A
THE ARTS OF LATIN AMERICA
AND THE CARIBBEAN:
PRE-COLUMBIAN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
This course is an overview of the art of
the Americas prior to European contact. It
will include an examination of the cultural,
socio-political, and religious influences that
have shaped the art of the Americas with a
specific focus on the cultures of Mesoamerica,
the Caribbean, and the Andes. This course
will consist of lecture, slide presentations,
discussion, and analysis of representative art
of the various periods and regions.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC
ART 105B
THE ARTS OF LATIN AMERICA
AND THE CARIBBEAN:
COLONIAL TO THE PRESENT 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
This course is an overview of the arts in
colonial and post-colonial Latin America and
the Caribbean. It will include an examination
of the cultural, socio-political, and religious
influences that have shaped Latin American
and Caribbean art movements with a special
focus on colonial hybridity, independence
and nationalist movements, globalization,
and cultural reactions to modernism and
post-modernism. The course will consist of
lecture, slide presentations, discussion, and
analysis of representative art of the various
periods and locations.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC
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ART 106
MEXICAN ART
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
This course is a survey of Mexican art history,
from Pre-Columbian to Chicano art. It will
include an examination of the cultural,
socio-political and religious influences that
have shaped the art of Mexico. The course
will consist of lecture, slide presentation,
discussion, and analysis of representative art
of the various periods.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 107
ASIAN ART HISTORY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
Asian art history surveys the arts of India,
Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Java, China,
Korea and Japan. Architecture, painting,
sculpture, printmaking and other arts are
examined within their philosophical,
religious, intellectual and social contexts.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 108
BLACK IMAGES IN
POPULAR CULTURE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or
ESL 152 and READ 54 or equivalent with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher is strongly
recommended.
This course surveys the depiction and
development of images of Blacks and the
stereotypes created in Western culture. The
various means artists have used to counter
those stereotypes by using techniques of
resistance and counter narratives will be
examined. Students will study fine art, comic
books, comic strips, cartoons, advertising,
literature, music, dance, theatre, cinema,
broadcasting and television. Writing a
research paper is a significant component of
the course. Reading of literature theory and
criticism is required. This course is not open
to students who are enrolled in or who have
received credit in HUM 108.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 109
GENDER AND SEXUALITY
IN ART
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or
ESL 152 and READ 54 or equivalent with
grades of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher is strongly
recommended.
This class will investigate the relationship
between gender and sexuality through and
examination of visual art, cinema, television,
video, and advertising. Close attention will
be given to how popular and artistic cultures
shape identity and representation. Writing a
research paper is a significant component of
the course. College level reading is required.
This course is not open to students who are
enrolled in or who have received credit in
HUM 109.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 110
FREEHAND DRAWING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This is a beginning course in the history
and appreciation, theory, and practice of
representational and non-objective drawing
technique, linear perspective, composition,
and presentation. Lectures will include the
historical development and appreciation of
drawing from Western and non-Western
cultures.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 111
INTERMEDIATE FREEHAND
DRAWING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 110 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of the hands-on
studio experience of ART 110. The course will
explore abstraction, cubism and conceptual
ideas based on music, poetry and film that
have affected art and culture. It will also
synthesize the traditional concepts of drawing
with the contemporary approaches to drawing
since the 20th century. Students will analyze
cultural influences, themes and movements
in art history from the Renaissance to our
current avant-garde and relate them to the
creative process of drawing. The course is
designed to help identify and enhance each
studentвЂ™s individual sensibilities.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 112
LIFE DRAWING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 110 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course teaches the technical and
perceptual skills involved with observing
and drawing the human figure. By using the
human figure as a vehicle, students learn to
define the technical and conceptual elements
of drawing and the perspective, of human
form in space. Demonstrations are given on
the use of a variety of materials, including
graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, ink, colored
pastels, and watercolor. The course focuses
on the figure, exploring anatomical structure,
using light logic, spatial relationships, and
creating compositions based on the figure
and its environment. This course also helps
identify and enhance students' individual
sensibilities toward drawing from observation
and using their personal expression. This
course generates an understanding and
appreciation of the tradition in art through
exposure to and analysis of master drawings
of the Renaissance through contemporary art
historical periods.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 113
ART, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY
IN CULTURE AND SOCIETY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL
152 and READ 54 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is an overview of the intersections
between art, science, and technology, as well as
their broader impact on, and interaction with,
visual and material culture. Areas of focus
will include the social impact of scientific
innovations, technology-driven art, and art/
science collaborative projects, including
discussions of code-based and algorithmic
art, data visualization, robotic and interactive
art, machine aesthetics, body modification
and cyborg experiments, ecological and
environmental art, conceptual Internet
projects, culture jamming and hacktivist art,
game art and virtual reality, surveillance art,
and tele-presence and locative media.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 114
STORYBOARDING & ANIMATION
PRINCIPLES FOR FILM
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course looks at visual storytelling
techniques using storyboards and the
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principles of animation to effectively
communicate a story through pre-visualization
and hand drawing of sequences for a liveaction production, graphic novel illustration
or a character-based animation project.
(This course is not open to students who are
enrolled in or who have received credit in
FILM 114.)
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 115L
PRINTMAKING LAB
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ART
116 or ART 117
This is a lab course intended to complement
other courses in the Printmaking curriculum.
It is designed to give practical experience
in working with the techniques of relief
printing, intaglio (etching, aquatint, drypoint,
softground, viscosity, and photoetching),
screen printing, collagraphy, embossing, and
monotype. The course will increase the skill
and creative output of the student in areas of
his/her choice.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 116
BEGINNING PRINTMAKING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This is an introductory course in the theory
and practice of printmaking that will expose
the student to the historical development
and contemporary practice of printmaking
as an original art form. The student will
explore the processes of relief printmaking
(linocut and woodcut) intaglio printmaking
(etching, drypoint, and softground), and
screenprinting and their contemporary
interaction with photographics and digital
imagemaking through application and
appreciation. Recommended for drawing and
painting majors, graphic design majors, and
photography majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 117
INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 116 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This is a course designed to further the
student's investigation into the aesthetics
and techniques of screenprinting, intaglio
(aquatint etching softground, whiteground,
sugarlift), multiple color relief printmaking,
and collagraphy. Related photographic and
digital image-making techniques will be
studied and applied further, such as photo-
screenprinting, photo-etching, halftoning,
posterization technique, and use of the
enlarger, digital camera, flatbed scanner, and
slide scanner.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 120
TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
ART 120 is an intensive studio course that
introduces the practical and the conceptual
aspects of two-dimensional design. Working
in both color and black and white, students
will use the materials, tools, and techniques
of design to create a portfolio. They will study
the aesthetic functions and formal concerns
of line, shape, value, texture, and surface and
develop the understanding and vocabulary of
the two-dimensional design.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. Any or all of the
following architecture courses - ARCH 110,
112, 122, 212 - combined with ART 120 and
ART 121: maximum of 18 units.
ART 121
THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 120 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course will serve as an introduction to
organization and problem solving in threedimensions with an emphasis on formal
concerns. It will also serve as an introduction
to the materials, techniques and tools used
in the making of three-dimensional forms.
This course will emphasize the use and
comprehension of the vocabulary of threedimensional design and its application to the
visual image.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply: Any or all of the
following architecture courses - ARCH 110,
112, 122, 212 - combined with ART 120 and
ART 121: maximum credit, 18 units.
ART 130A
FUNDAMENTALS OF PAINTING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course is an introduction to the material
and creative process of painting. The course
emphasizes the fundamental techniques and
concepts of drawing and painting. The course
is a hands-on studio experience that teaches
students the formal elements of painting,
including accurate observation, composition,
proportion, perspective, pictorial space, light
logic, color theory, the handling of paint, and
creative expression. Students will learn to
paint various subject matter, including still-
life, portrait, landscape, and original narrative
compositions. The course will provide an
art historical context to the development of
painting, cultural impact, and how art has
developed from the Renaissance through
Contemporary Art movements. The course
is designed to provide the basic foundational
skills of painting and art historical timeline to
the development of painting.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 130B
FUNDAMENTALS OF PAINTING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 130A or equivalent with a
grade of Pass of "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of ART 130A.
The student works more deliberately with the
expressive properties of color, value, and the
organization of pictorial space. A variety of
painting problems including still life, portrait,
landscape, and narrative painting provide
students an opportunity to discover their
individual artistic sensibilities. The course
will provide an art historical context to the
development of painting, cultural impact, and
how art has developed from the Renaissance
through Contemporary Art movements.
Lectures and critiques open the student to
a deeper sensibility as well as an increased
theoretical understanding of painting.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 133A
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
This introductory course pursues the study
of the various techniques and methods
of watercolor as used by artists today:
transparent, opaque, dry brush, glazing, mixed
media, egg tempera, air brush, and colored
pencils. Emphasis is placed on traditional,
modern, and oriental approaches as relative
to other art studies, such as drawing, design,
calligraphy, oil painting, and history. The
student will be directed towards developing
skills in the painting of still life, landscape,
figure, portrait, and abstraction.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 133B
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 133A or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of the procedures
and studies begun in ART 133A. Emphasis is
on acquiring further skills and experiences in
various watercolor techniques and practices.
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Students are expected to learn how to properly
mat, glass, and frame paintings for exhibition
and display.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 134
WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE
PAINTING I
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course emphasizes the traditional use of
materials and techniques related to watercolor
painting. The course will analyze color theory,
various paint applications, light logic and
perspectives as they relate specifically to
watercolor and nature, with landscape as a
major focus of subject matter.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 135
WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE
PAINTING II
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: ART 134 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course emphasizes new methods and
technical approaches to watercolor painting.
The course will analyze color theory, various
paint applications, light logic and perspective
as they relate specifically to watercolor and
nature with landscape as a major focus of
subject matter. Beginning with the traditional
use of materials and techniques related to
watercolor painting, the course is designed to
further develop the studentsвЂ™ understanding
of techniques and personal investigation of
watercolor and the landscape.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 136
PAINTING FOR ART MAJORS 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 110 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Recommendation: ART 120 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This is a course in painting designed
specifically for art majors. Topics include
use and manipulation of painting materials
and color; depicting mood and sensation;
expression of form, application of paint,
and communicating through imagery and
composition. Projects include creative
thinking as applied to non-objective painting,
formal invention, and symbolic imagery.
Knowledge of art history is expanded through
gallery and museum visits and assigned
reading. This course introduces the history
and evolution of painting as an art form and
contemporary purposes are discussed in slide
lectures and demonstrations. Students learn
modernist approaches to painting, including
Impressionism, Expressionism, Symbolism,
Surrealism, and Abstraction are introduced
to students as they develop their individual
approaches to creating narrative paintings.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 150
INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course is designed as an introduction to
the ideas, techniques, history, and traditional
of the art of ceramics.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 151
CERAMICS-BEGINNING
WHEELTHROWING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 150 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
The course builds on the knowledge and skills
learned in ART 150, Introduction to Ceramics.
Emphasis is on the use of the potter's wheel.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 152
CERAMICS-BEGINNING
HANDBUILDING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 150 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course builds on techniques learned in
ART 150, Introduction to Ceramics. Emphasis
is on the use of complex hand-forming
techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 153
CERAMICS-INTERMEDIATE
WHEELTHROWING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 151 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course builds on techniques learned
in ART 151. Emphasis is on the use of the
potter's wheel. Glaze technology is introduced.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 154
CERAMIC-INTERMEDIATE
HANDBUILDING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 152 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course builds on techniques learned in
ART 152. Emphasis is on the use of complex
hand-forming techniques. Glaze technology
is introduced.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 155
BEGINNING CERAMIC
SCULPTURE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 150 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed as an introduction to
the ideas, techniques, and tradition of the art
of ceramic sculpture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 156L
CERAMICS LAB
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.8 Laboratory
Corequisite: One or more of the following
courses: ART 150, ART 151, ART 152, ART
155, ART 252, ART 253 or ART 255.
Open Entry/Open Exit
This lab course is intended to complement
the other courses in the ceramics curriculum.
It is designed to give practical experience in
the techniques and technology of ceramics,
including handbuilding, wheel-throwing,
sculpture, surface treatments, and glazing.
The course will improve the skills and
creativity of students enrolled in the ceramics
courses.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 162
INTRODUCTION
TO SCULPTURE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: ART 121 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed as an introduction to
the ideas, techniques, and materials involved
in the making of sculptural forms.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 171
OCCUPATIONAL WORK
EXPERIENCE IN ART
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
One unit of Occupational Work Experience
in Art requires 60 non-paid hours or 75 paid
hours of work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students
in expanding specific job skills. This creates
greater communication with increased
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understanding between the students/workers,
the college, and the employers/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills
must be completed on the job/training site.
Students will meet weekly with the instructor
until their approved projects are completed.
Work experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 182A
LETTERING AND TYPOGRAPHY 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
The exploration of lettering and typography,
its creation, use and function in printing,
packaging, publishing, and advertising
constitute the basis for this course. Skills
will be developed through practical studio
exercises using both hand skills and computer
typography. The classification of type styles
will be learned and the basic elements of
typography will be explored.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 182B
LETTERING AND
TYPOGRAPHY II
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 182A or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
The design and application of letter forms
requiring increased technical skills and
intensive experience in the use of current
and computer graphics programs provide
the basis for this second semester of lettering
and typography. Topics include illustrative
lettering, experimental typography, computerdesigned letter forms, digital typography and
type design.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 184
GRAPHIC DESIGN I
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 182A or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Fundamental studies are conducted in the
history, theories, techniques, and practices
of graphic design. Emphasis will be
placed on the application of basic design
principles to graphic design problems in
visual communications. Design solutions
will explore the potential of layout and
design, utilizing illustration, photography,
typography, and symbology.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 185
RENDERING I
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 110 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Beginning techniques in the delineation of
representational subject matter are explored.
Emphasis is on sharp focus drawing using
black and white media such as pencils, ink,
felt tips, as well as colored felt tips and
Prismacolor pencils. This course is important
to those interested in graphic design,
industrial design, and technical illustration.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 186
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course covers the basic concepts and
techniques of computer graphics. The
principles of art and design are taught in a studio
setting emphasizing hands-on experience.
Students create original illustrations using
vector-based graphics software.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 188
DESIGN FOR
DIGITAL PUBLISHING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course covers design and layout systems
for digital publishing stressing typography
and grid-based design. Formatting graphics
such as illustrations, logos and photographs
for print or interactive publishing will be
covered emphasizing hands-on experience.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 191A
3D COMPUTER ANIMATION 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course will serve as an introduction to
3D computer animation by taking animation
principles developed in classical animation
and applying those techniques using computer
animation software. Particular emphasis
will be placed on character modeling,
anthropomorphic techniques, and character
modeling. Topics will also include lighting
composition, and rendering. Students will
animate and render a short narrative as the
final project.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 191B
3D COMPUTER
ANIMATION PROJECT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 191A or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course will provide students with the
opportunity to continue their exploration
of 3D computer animation by writing,
modeling, storyboarding, and animating an
original animation short. Topics will include
storyboard creation, shot development,
editing, and sound design.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 192
PHOTOSHOP/
DIGITAL IMAGING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course covers image editing of
photographic media for commercial art
direction using Adobe Photoshop and other
image editing programs. Topics include
scanning basics, image conversion, painting
and editing tools, manipulation selections,
photographic compositing, masks and
layers, color corrections and making color
separations.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 192B
ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course covers advanced image editing
of photographic media for commercial art
direction using Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis
is on more advanced Photoshop techniques as
well as more involved design projects that will
further enhance the student's portfolio.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 193
MOTION PICTURE EDITING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course will serve as an introduction to
motion picture editing by taking students
through the history of editing and analyzing
specific techniques through class examples
of significant films. Students will explore
the work of important directors and editors
and chart their contributions to the art of
cinematic editing. Students will apply their
knowledge of editing techniques through
exercises on non-linear editing tools where
they will edit their own versions of scenes
from common footage.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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ART 194A
ADVANCED FINAL CUT PRO
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This course takes students through the more
complex features of Final Cut Pro software to
gain a better understanding of compositing
and effects for multimedia and animation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 195
3D MODELING
FOR ANIMATION
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
This is the first course in the animation major
sequence. It serves as an introduction to
3D computer animation, which adopts basic
techniques developed in traditional model
making and sculpture and applies those
procedures to a virtual 3D environment.
Emphasis will be placed on fundamental
principles beginning with "Primitives"
through intermediate approaches using
"SubPatches." Other essential topics included
are composition, surfacing, lighting, and
rendering techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 196
WEB DESIGN WITH FLASH
AND DREAMWEAVER
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: CIS 205 or equivalent with
a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
The course introduces students to the principles
and design skills essential to designing web
pages. The students will use web page creation
software and the tools they provide to create
full-featured-interactive web sites.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 213
INTERMEDIATE LIFE DRAWING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 112 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
In this course students continue the process
of learning to draw the human figure from
observation of a live model. Students practice
exploring the rhythm and design inherent in
the human figure, seeing and understanding
the space a form occupies, understanding
the kinesthetics of anatomy, and learning the
economy of good drawing technique. This
course introduces the history and evolution
of drawing as an art form and contemporary
purposes in figure drawing are discussed in
slide lectures and demonstrations. Students
learn Modernist approaches to drawing the
human figure, including Impressionism,
Expressionism, Symbolism, Surrealism and
Abstraction. These are introduced to students
as they develop their individual approaches to
creating narrative figure drawings.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 214
SPECIAL STUDIES IN
LIFE DRAWING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 213 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course offers advanced work in figure
drawing. Emphasis is placed on students'
development of personal styles. The
pictorial space of the drawing is given the
same importance as in a painting, and the
student seeks to elevate the classroom sketch
to a complete and effective work of art. The
course considers the relationship between the
students' intentions in drawing their work in
other media, such as painting or sculpture.
Focus is placed on the personal and creative
aspects of drawing, how and what a drawing
communicates, developing an advanced
technique, and using more professional
materials.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 217L
ADVANCED SCREENPRINTING/
ADVANCED ETCHING LAB
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ART
218 or ART 219.
This is a lab course intended to complement
advanced courses in the Printmaking
curriculum. It is designed to give practical
experience in working with the techniques
of relief printing, intaglio (etching, aquatint,
drypoint, softground, viscosity, and
photoetching), screen printing, collagraphy,
embossing, and monotype, and integration
of digital imagery in conjunction with the
traditional printmaking techniques. The
course will increase the skill and creative
output of the student in areas of his/her
choice.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 218
SCREENPRINTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 117 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass of "C" or higher.
This course emphasizes advanced practice,
technique, and historical knowledge of
screenprinting as a fine art medium. An
important feature of the course will be
the study of the materials, stencils, films,
blockouts, photomechanical processes,
and inks of the screenprinting process
Photographic and digital image-making
techniques related to photoscreenprinting
will be studied and applied further, including
use of the enlarger, stat camera, digital
camera, flatbed scanner, and slide scanner.
Instruction will cover serigraphic flatbed
printing as well as use of the rotary press for
textile printing. Students will be required to
complete particular aesthetic and technical
assignments through their prints.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 219
ADVANCED ETCHING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 117 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass of "C" or higher.
This course is designed to explore the
artistic possibilities and various techniques
of advanced etching, including grounds,
aquatints, photoetching, multiple plate color
etching, viscosity printing, collagraphy, and
embossing. Related digital imaging and
photographic techniques will be presented for
integration into the etching process. Students
will be required to deal with particular
aesthetic issues and techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 231
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 130B or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed for students to develop
a deeper understanding of painting through
its history, theories, and creative purposes:
develop students' ability to solve technical and
conceptual issues related to painting through
lectures, discussions, and studio work; and
discover, articulate, and develop their own
artistic identity and style. Evaluation of their
works and technical assistance is given on an
individual basis. Emphasis is placed on the
students' progression from idea to technical
means and visual accomplishment. Students
are encouraged to develop their own painting
projects throughout the course, which are
presented in a portfolio of their work.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
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ART 232
PORTRAITURE: DRAWING/
PAINTING THE HEAD
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 112 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is an introduction to portraiture:
its techniques, history, and social uses. Many
genres of portraiture will be surveyed to
analyze how they give expression to cultural
and societal values. Formal portraiture,
character stereotypes, images from popular
culture, African and Asian masks, the face
of the nude, expressionistic psychological
portraiture, commercial portrait styles, and
the self-portrait, all will be discussed and
explored. Live models will pose.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 252
CERAMICS-FORM
AND TECHNIQUE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 151 or ART 152 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course continues the exploration and
development of forms and techniques
encountered in ART 151 and ART 152. The
student is expected to determine some of the
projects for the semesterвЂ™s work.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 253
CERAMICS-FORM
AND CONTENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 252 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed for individualized
study by the ceramist with at least three
semesters of prior experience at the college
level. Students will be expected to write a
proposal for work to be accomplished during
the semester. Clay technology and kiln firing
technique will be introduced.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 255
INTERMEDIATE CERAMIC
SCULPTURE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 155 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of ART 155.
New ideas, techniques, and approaches to
making ceramic sculpture are introduced.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ART 284
GRAPHIC DESIGN II
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 184 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Continued studies in the theories, techniques,
and practices of graphic design for visual
communications are undertaken. Emphasis
is on more advanced techniques and studies
of problems in visual communications.
Design solutions will be taken from the initial
concept through refinement to camera-ready
art for print production. Students acquire
expertise in the use of process cameras,
phototypesetters, and additional equipment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 285
RENDERING II
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ART 185 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Experimental and advanced techniques in the
delineation of representational subject matter
emphasize the use of color in creating sharp
focus drawing. Pencils, colored inks, felt tips,
watercolor, gouache, and acrylic will be used.
This class is important for those interested
in graphic design, industrial design, and
technical illustration.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ART 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ASTRONOMY
(Science, Engineering, Mathematics Division)
ASTR 102
INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY:
STARS AND THE UNIVERSE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a non-technical introduction to
astronomy, with emphasis on stars, galaxies,
and the origin and evolution of the universe.
Topics include the nature of light, the atom,
and telescopes; the birth, evolution, and death
of stars; the Milky Way Galaxy; normal, active,
and cannibal galaxies; and the Big Bang
model. This course is not open to students
with credit in ASTR 101.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. ASTR 102 and
ASTR 103 combined: maximum credit, one
course.
ASTR 103
INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY:
THE SOLAR SYSTEM
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a non-technical introduction to
astronomy, with emphasis on the sun, planets,
moons, and smaller bodies which make up the
solar system. Topics include the nature of light,
the atom, telescopes, an examination of the
planets and their moons and rings, the origin
of the solar system, comets, asteroids, and
meteors, catastrophic events, and the search
for planets around other stars. This course is
not open to students with credit in ASTR 101.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
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*UC credit limits may apply. ASTR 102 and
ASTR 103 combined: maximum credit, one
course. No credit for ASTR 102 or ASTR 103
if taken after ASTR 101.
ASTR 104
LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a non-technical introduction to
the theory of the origin of life in the universe
with emphasis on the origin of terrestrial life
in the solar system. Topics include the laws
of nature, the double helix of life, the origin
of the DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) strand,
the proliferation of carbon based life forms,
speculation on the nature of non-carbon
based life, the evolution of intelligence, and
the search for extraterrestrial life.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ASTR 105L
OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ASTR 101, ASTR 102, ASTR 103,
ASTR 104 or ASTR 106 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or concurrent
enrollment.
This is a laboratory course in practical
astronomical observations and studies
designed for the student with an interest in
the use of telescopes and instruments. An
opportunity will be provided for additional
study as a supplement to the lecture course.
Occasional evening observing sessions are
required.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ASTR 106
HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course explores humanityвЂ™s changing
view of the cosmos and its place in that
cosmos from the earliest times to the present.
Topics include comparative cosmologies of
ancient cultures, the Copernican revolution,
the Enlightenment, and the modern view
of the universe developed over the last two
centuries. Course work includes readings
about figures and projects using models of
historic instruments.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ASTR 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
competition in baseball. Skill techniques,
good sportsmanship, team play, and strategy
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ASTR 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 201LC
BASEBALL, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to develop the
student in the off season for intercollegiate
competition in baseball. Skill techniques,
good sportsmanship, team play, and strategy
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATHLETICS
(Health, Physical Education, and Dance
Division)
ATH 200L
BASEBALL, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to develop the student
for intercollegiate completion in baseball.
Skill techniques, good sportsmanship, team
play, and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 201LA
BASEBALL, MEN OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to develop the
student in the off season for intercollegiate
ATH 201LB
BASEBALL, MEN, OFF
SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to develop the
student in the off season for intercollegiate
competition in baseball. Skill techniques,
good sportsmanship, team play, and strategy
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 202L
BASKETBALL, MEN
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Laboratory
This course will include training for
intercollegiate competition in men's
basketball. It includes daily practice of two
hours plus an intercollegiate game schedule
conditioning for competition will be stressed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 203LA
BASKETBALL, MEN
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
basketball. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 203LB
BASKETBALL, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
basketball. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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ATH 203LC
BASKETBALL, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
basketball. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 205LD
BASKETBALL, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 1.5 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
basketball for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 204L
BASKETBALL, WOMEN
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Laboratory
This course will include training for
intercollegiate competition in women's
basketball. It includes daily practice of two
hours plus an intercollegiate game schedule.
Conditioning for competition will be stressed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 206L
CROSS COUNTRY, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
The course is designed to develop the student
for intercollegiate competition in cross
country running. Proper warm-up exercises
and conditioning will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 205LA
BASKETBALL, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
basketball for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 205LB
BASKETBALL, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
basketball for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 205LC
BASKETBALL, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
basketball for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 207LA
CROSS COUNTRY, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off season
training for intercollegiate competition in
cross country running. Conditioning, skills,
technique, proper warm-up exercises and
rules of play will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 207LB
CROSS COUNTRY, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off season
training for intercollegiate competition in
cross country running. Conditioning, skills,
technique, proper warm-up exercises and
rules of play will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 207LC
CROSS COUNTRY, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off season
training for intercollegiate competition in
cross country running. Conditioning, skills,
technique, proper warm-up exercises and
rules of play will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 208L
CROSS COUNTRY, WOMEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide training for
women in intercollegiate competition in cross
country.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 209LA
CROSS COUNTRY, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off season
training for intercollegiate competition in
cross country running. Conditioning, skills,
technique, proper warm-up exercises and
rules of play will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 209LB
CROSS COUNTRY, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
The course is designed to provide off season
training for intercollegiate competition in
cross country running. Conditioning, skills,
technique, proper warm-up exercises and
rules of play will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 209LC
CROSS COUNTRY, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
The course is designed to provide off season
training for intercollegiate competition in
cross country running. Conditioning, skills,
technique, proper warm-up exercises and
rules of play will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 210L
FOOTBALL, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide
training for intercollegiate competition in
football. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 211LA
FOOTBALL, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
football. Individual skill techniques, good
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sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 211LB
FOOTBALL, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
football. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 211LC
FOOTBALL, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
football. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 212L
SOCCER, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide
training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 213LA
SOCCER, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 213LB
SOCCER, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 213LC
SOCCER, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 217LA
SOFTBALL, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
softball. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 214L
SOCCER, WOMEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
Training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 217LB
SOFTBALL, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
softball. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 215LA
SOCCER, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 215LB
SOCCER, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 217LC
SOFTBALL, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
softball. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 218L
SWIMMING, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
Training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 215LC
SOCCER, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
soccer. Individual skill techniques, good
sportsmanship, team play, and strategy will
be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 219LA
SWIMMING, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming for men. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, swim strategy, and sportsmanship
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 216L
SOFTBALL, WOMEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
Training for intercollegiate competition in
women's softball.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 219LB
SWIMMING, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming for men. Conditioning, skills,
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techniques, swim strategy, and sportsmanship
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 219LC
SWIMMING, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming for men. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, swim strategy, and sportsmanship
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 220L
SWIMMING, WOMEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide training
for women in intercollegiate competitive
swimming. Emphasis will be on conditioning
and stroke analysis.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 221LA
SWIMMING, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, swim strategy, and sportsmanship
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 221LB
SWIMMING, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, swim strategy, and sportsmanship
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 221LC
SWIMMING, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, swim strategy, and sportsmanship
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 221LD
SWIMMING, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 1.5 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
swimming for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, swim strategy, and sportsmanship
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 223LD
TENNIS, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 1.5 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for men. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 222L
TENNIS, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide training
for intercollegiate competition in tennis for
men. Conditioning skills, techniques, court
strategy, and rules of play will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 224L
TENNIS, WOMEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course will prepare students for
competition in women's tennis. Emphasis will
be on conditioning and learning competitive
strategy and techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 223LA
TENNIS, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for men. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 225LA
TENNIS, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 223LB
TENNIS, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for men. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 225LB
TENNIS, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 223LC
TENNIS, MEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for men. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 225LC
TENNIS, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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ATH 225LD
TENNIS, WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 1.5 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in tennis for women. Conditioning, skills,
techniques, court strategy, and rules of play
will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 228L
TRACK AND FIELD, WOMEN 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to develop the student
for intercollegiate competition in Track and
Field events. Individual techniques and
skills for different events will be emphasized.
Proper warm-up exercises for different events
will be stressed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 231LA
VOLLEYBALL, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in volleyball for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 226L
TRACK AND FIELD, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to develop the student
for intercollegiate competition in Track and
Field events. Individual techniques and
skills for different events will be emphasized.
Proper warm-up exercises for different events
will be stressed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 229LA
TRACK AND FIELD,
WOMEN, OFF SEASON
INTERCOLLEGIATE
1.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
track and field for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 231LB
VOLLEYBALL, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in volleyball for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 227LA
TRACK AND FIELD, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
track and field for men. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 227LB
TRACK AND FIELD, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
track and field for men. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 227LC
TRACK AND FIELD, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
track and field for men. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 229LB
TRACK AND FIELD, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
track and field for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 229LC
TRACK AND FIELD, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition in
track and field for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 230L
VOLLEYBALL, WOMEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide training
for intercollegiate competition in women's
volleyball. It involves daily practice of two
hours plus an intercollegiate match schedule.
Conditioning for tournament play will be
stress.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 231LC
VOLLEYBALL, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in volleyball for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 232L
WATER POLO, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
Training for intercollegiate competition in
water polo.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 233LA
WATER POLO, MEN
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in water polo for men. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 233LB
WATER POLO, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in water polo for men. Individual skill
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techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 233LC
WATER POLO, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in water polo for men. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 234L
WATER POLO, WOMEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
Training for intercollegiate competition in
water polo.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 235LA
WATER POLO, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in water polo for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 235LB
WATER POLO, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in water polo for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 235LC
WATER POLO, WOMEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in water polo for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 235LD
WATER POLO, WOMEN
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 1.5 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in water polo for women. Individual skill
techniques, good sportsmanship, team play,
and strategy will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 236L
WRESTLING, MEN
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 10.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide training
for intercollegiate competition in wrestling.
Individual skills, proper conditioning, and
warm-up exercises will be emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 237LA
WRESTLING, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in wrestling. Individual skills, proper
conditioning, and warm-up exercises will be
emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 237LB
WRESTLING, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in wrestling. Individual skills, proper
conditioning, and warm-up exercises will be
emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ATH 237LC
WRESTLING, MEN,
OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 9.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide off-season
training for intercollegiate competition
in wrestling. Individual skills, proper
conditioning, and warm-up exercises will be
emphasized.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR
& REFINISHING/AUTOBODY
(Technology Division)
AB 51
NON-STRUCTURAL REPAIR
4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
This course is an introduction to the
collision repair trade. Emphasis is on safe
removal and replacement of external panels,
bumpers, lights, and trim. Discussion and
demonstration of automotive welding will
be introduced. Repair of minor body panel
dents, finish preparation concepts, and the
safe use of power and hand tools will be
covered. This course may include I-CAR Live
curriculum.
AB 52
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPAIR 4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 57 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course introduces students to structural
repair of collision-damage vehicles. Major
emphasis is placed on analysis, measuring,
and repair of structural damage and welding
of full-frame, space frame, and unitized
vehicles. Various methods of measuring and
repairing structural damage will be utilized
including universal, electronic, and dedicated
bench systems. This course may include
I-CAR Live curriculum.
AB 53
STEERING, SUSPENSION AND
POWERTRAIN DAMAGE
4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course introduces students to steering
and suspension control point alignment,
steering and suspension systems, and power
train problems related to automotive collisions.
Related topics include structural measuring
and repair systems and methodology,
welding, and metallurgical experience and
an introduction to electrical and electronic
systems. I-CAR Live curriculum may be
included in course delivery.
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AB 54
ADVANCED-DESIGN
PANEL REPAIR
4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 56 or AB 57
or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course emphasizes repair and replacement
of advanced-design automotive panels. Topics
include the repair, replacement, and joining of
High-Strength Steel (HSS), Ultra Lightweight
Steel Auto Body (ULSAB) panels, Ultra HighStrength Steel, Advanced High-Strength Steel,
aluminum, composites, plastics, and other
innovative materials used in automotive
construction. I-CAR Live curriculum may be
included in course delivery.
AB 55
STRUCTURAL PANEL
REPLACEMENT
4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 52 or AB 56
or AB 57 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or
"C" or higher.
This course emphasizes repair and
replacement of structural panels, removal,
and replacement of power train and supports,
gauging and analysis of major structural
damage, and the measurement and alignment
of strut towers. I-CAR Live curriculum may
be included in course delivery.
AB 56
NON-STRUCTURAL
AUTOMOTIVE WELDING
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory
This course introduces students to
oxy-acetylene,Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW),
stick arc, and pressure resistance welding. It is
designed for students presently employed or
soon to be employed in the automotive field.
Related subjects include welding, safety, testing
of weld joints, material design, and strength of
materials, process selection, cutting methods,
and metals identification. A major focus of
this course is to prepare students to complete
the I-CAR GMAW Certification Test. I-CAR
Live curriculum may be presented during
course delivery.
AB 57
STRUCTURAL AUTOMOTIVE
WELDING
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 56 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or concurrent
enrollment.
This course specializes in structural
automotive welding. Special emphasis will be
placed upon Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
and resistance spot welding of structural
high strength steel, ultra high-strength
steel (UHSS), boron steel, martensitic steel,
laminated steel, aluminum welding, plasma
arc, and oxyacetylene cutting. A major
focus of this course is to prepare students
to complete the I-CAR GMAW Certification
Test. I-CAR Live learning modules may be
included in course delivery.
AB 58L
COLLISION REPAIR LAB
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AB 51 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or concurrent
enrollment.
This course allows students to perfect and
hone skills obtained in prerequisite courses.
In this course, students will select and repair
a project vehicle of their choosing relevant to
the subject material being taught. (Formerly
AB 58)
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 59F
FULL FRAME REPAIR ANALYSIS 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 59M or AB 59P or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
The course is designed for shop and damage
estimating personnel who want to learn fullframe damage and structural repair analysis.
Included topics are full-frame vehicle design
analysis, effects of collisions on various fullframe designs, full-frame damage assessment
using universal and electronic measuring
gauges, full-frame vehicle hook-up and repair
options, and methods of determining repair
completion with universal and electronic
measuring devices. Chief Automotive
Systems, Inc. methodology is used in course
delivery.
AB 59M
COMPUTERIZED
MEASURING TRAINING
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course develops the skills in the
operation and use of computer measuring
systems to measure structural automotive
damage. Students will learn to properly
identify vehicles, components and systems,
select and install the appropriate scan targets
and attachments onto various vehicles,
and provide digital measuring with the
electronic measuring systems. Topics include
basic collision theory, damage analysis
fundamentals, maintenance, and operation of
electronic measuring systems. The processes
and methods used within each measuring
system will be discussed extensively.
(Formerly AB 59A)
AB 59P
STRUCTURAL
REPAIR PLANNING
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 59M or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher or appropriate work experience.
Current or previous employment in a collision
repair facility.
This entry-level course introduces students
to the concepts of damage analysis and repair
planning for structurally damaged vehicles.
It is designed for collision repair technicians
and students with little or no training in
structural repair. The course presents case
studies that give students the information
needed to measure, analyze, and develop
repair plans for damaged unitized and fullframe vehicles.
AB 59U
UNITIZED STRUCTURAL
REPAIR ANALYSIS
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 59M or AB 59P or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is designed for damage
estimating personnel who want to learn about
analysis and repair of unitized structural
damage using universal gauge and electronic
measuring systems. Topics include unitized
structural design analysis and effects of
vehicle collisions, additional unitized vehicle
hook-up and repair options, and precise
methods of determining that the repaired
vehicle is within factory design specification
using electronic and universal gauges.
AB 61
PREPARATION AND
SPOT REFINISHING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: AB 61L or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Recommendation: AB 51 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course introduces beginning techniques
for automotive refinishing preparation
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and spot painting techniques. This course
includes basic use of abrasives, primers,
fillers, and sealers. Students are instructed
in the use of solvents, pre-coats, and basic
material problems encountered in today's
refinishing market. I-CAR training modules
may be included in course delivery.
AB 61L
AUTOMOTIVE
REFINISHING LAB
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AB 61 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or concurrent
enrollment.
This course allows students to develop and
improve hands-on skills in preparation and
spot refinishing by completing automotive
refinishing projects. Students will identify
and select specific automotive painting
projects relevant to the subject matter.
AB 62
OVERALL AND
MULTI-COAT REFINISHING
4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 61 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course develops the skills in multicoat refinishing. Students will be instructed
in the art of tinting colors, spot repair of
factory and after-market multi-coat finishes,
overall refinishing, interior/exterior care
and maintenance, and the refinishing of
plastic components. The course includes the
testing, research and development of current
refinishing materials. I-CAR live curriculum
may be incorporated in the training and
discussions.
AB 63
PRODUCTION REFINISHING
4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 61 or AB 62 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
In this course, students learn to prepare and
refinish several vehicles, simultaneously. Areas
covered include repair of minor body dings,
paint preparation, mixing of multiple colors,
plus the masking and painting of up to three
separate vehicles of varying models, colors,
and types. This course provides students
with hands-on techniques for increasing the
volume of vehicles processed in the professional
automotive refinishing environment. I-CAR
Live curriculum may be presented during this
course of study.
AB 64
AUTOMOTIVE
AIR BRUSH PAINTING
2.5 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 61 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or related work
experience.
This course introduces students to the art
of air brush painting and related effects in
automotive applications. Students work
with various colors and techniques to create
special effects on commercial and passenger
vehicles using air brushes. Included are
3-D effects, mural painting, accenting other
types of graphic art, and portrait painting on
automotive surfaces.
AB 65
MIX AND ADJUSTING COLOR 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 61 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course increases the marketable skills
for the automotive refinisher in the trade.
Emphasis is on color and texture duplication,
the use of automotive toners to scratch
paint mix, and to mix specific colors using
formulas and tintometers. It also includes
spray-blending techniques, compatibility,
spray-out panels, let-down panels for multicoat matches, troubleshooting of materials,
and paint chemistry. I-CAR curriculum may
be presented during course delivery.
AB 66
LETTERING, STRIPING
AND DESIGN
2.5 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 61 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or appropriate
work experience or concurrent enrollment.
This course trains students in the arts of
automotive lettering, graphics design, and
pin-striping. Students work with lines, colors,
and harmonizing/contrasting concepts to
create special effects on commercial and
passenger vehicles using a wide range of
materials and techniques. Included in this
course are the use of computer-generated
graphics, stencil making, and hand
pin-striping, and lettering. I-CAR curriculum
may be included in course delivery.
AB 67
AUTOMOTIVE
CUSTOM PAINTING
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 61 or AB 62 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This is a custom automotive painting course
that focuses on building hands-on skills
in creating special paint effects, including
flames, scallops, checkerboards, shredding,
murals, holographic effects, multi-coats, and
pearl finishes on automobiles. It includes
theory and lab.
AB 68L
REFINISHING LAB
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AB 61 or equivalent with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher or appropriate work
experience or concurrent enrollment.
This course increases student skills in
automotive refinishing. Students hone their
skills and improve their speed by completing
automotive refinishing projects. I-CAR
curriculum may be included in course
delivery. (Formerly AB 68)
AB 73
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION
REPAIR OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
One (1) hour control class each week plus
15 hours of employment per week for
Automotive Collision Repair Work Experience
73. The employment must be in a job related
to the student's educational goal.
Work
experience/career
internship
provides the opportunity for Automotive
Collision Repair students to apply skills and
knowledge learned in the classroom to related
experiences on the job/training site. The
aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers. Students also pursue
a program of self-evaluation to determine
individual job weaknesses and strengths.
Semester projects that relate to the major
and job skills must be completed on the job/
training site. Work experience courses may be
taken for a maximum of 8 units per semester.
The total work experience units taken by a
student may not exceed 16 units.
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AB 74
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION
REPAIR OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
One (1) hour control class each week plus
20 hours of employment per week for
Automotive Collision Repair Work Experience
74. The employment must be in a job related
to the student's educational goal.
Work
experience/career
internship
provides the opportunity for Automotive
Collision Repair students to apply skills and
knowledge learned in the classroom to related
experiences on the job/training site. The
aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers. Students also pursue
a program of self-evaluation to determine
individual job weaknesses and strengths.
Semester projects that relate to the major
and job skills must be completed on the job/
training site. Work experience courses may be
taken for a maximum of 8 units per semester.
The total work experience units taken by a
student may not exceed 16 units.
AB 75
BODY PANEL CUSTOMIZING 4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 and AB 56 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher, or appropriate work experience.
This is an entry level course that focuses on
the modification of automotive body panels.
Additional topics include customization of
existing body panels, partial-panel fabrication,
metal finishing, rust-out panel replacement,
welding techniques and the application and
use of the sheet metal brake, sheer, shrinker/
stretcher, and bead roller.
AB 76
PARTIAL-PANEL FABRICATION 4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AB 75 or equivalent with a grade
of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work
experience.
This course furthers student learning in the
area of automotive sheet metal design and
fabrication. Students will learn to design
and fabricate portions of sheet metal panels
to be replaced on vehicles. Reproduction
of more complex angles and shapes will be
introduced. Use of specific sheet metal design
and fabrication tools and equipment with
appropriate techniques will be included.
AB 77
FULL-PANEL FABRICATION
4.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 56 and AB 75.
This course focuses on full-panel sheet
metal design and fabrication. Sheet metal
panel fabrication will be demonstrated
using pre-determined shapes and forms.
Formation of compound angles and complex
shapes encompassing an entire panel will be
addressed, including the assembly of separate
complex pieces into one panel. Included
are the continued application and use of
advanced sheet metal fabrication tools and
equipment.
AB 79L
AUTOMOTIVE
FABRICATION LAB
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AB 75 or AB 76 or AB 77 or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher or appropriate work experience or
concurrent enrollment.
This course allows students to hone hands-on
skills while completing automotive body panel
fabrication project. Students will identify and
select specific projects focusing on needed
improvement. (Formerly AB 79)
AB 80
AUTOBODY
CUSTOMER SERVICE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
This course focuses on effective customer
service in an automotive collision repair
facility. Students learn appropriate use of
collision repair industry terminology,
measuring and improving levels of customer
service, interpreting body language, conflict
resolution, telephone and in-person
communication skills, personal conduct,
time scheduling, business ethics, and the
completion of paperwork related to autobody
customer service positions. I-CAR training
may be included in course delivery.
AB 83A
COMPUTERIZED DAMAGE
ESTIMATING - AUDATEX
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/0.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows
Software application.
The focus of this course is for students to
become proficient in Audatex collision damage
estimating software. Students will learn to
properly identify vehicles, components, and
systems and how to select and input the
appropriate replacement parts and labor
costs into a computerized damage report.
Topics include development of customer and
insurance company profiles, maintenance of
user accounts, the generation of supplemental
damage reports, and the use of softwarespecific part codes, as currently used in the
collision repair industry. The processes and
methods used within the Audatex software
program will be reviewed extensively.
AB 83P
COMPUTERIZED DAMAGE
ESTIMATING - PATHWAYS
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/0.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows
Software application.
The focus of this course is for students to
become proficient in Pathways collision
damage estimating software. Students will
use the application to properly identify
vehicles, components, and systems, and how to
select and input the appropriate replacement
parts and labor costs into a computerized
damage report. Topics include development
of customer and insurance company profiles,
maintenance of user accounts, the generation
of supplemental damage reports, and the use
of software-specific part codes, as currently
used in the collision repair industry. The
processes and methods used within the
Pathways software program will be reviewed
extensively. (Formerly AB 83C)
AB 83U
COMPUTERIZED DAMAGE
ESTIMATING-ULTRAMATE
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/0.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows
Software application.
The focus of this course is for students to
become proficient in Ultramate damage
estimating software. Students will learn
to properly identify vehicles, components
and systems, and to select and input the
appropriate replacement parts and labor
costs into an Ultramate computerized
damage report. Topics include development
of customer and insurance company profiles,
maintenance of user accounts, the generation
of supplemental damage reports and the use
of software-specific part codes, as currently
used in the collision repair industry. The
processes and methods used within the
Ultramate software program will be reviewed
extensively. (Formerly AB 83M)
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AB 86
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Work experience in the
automotive collision repair industry.
This course focuses on production
management and improving workflow
in automotive repair facilities. The course
includes job analysis, task prioritizing,
job descriptions, flow-charting, capacity
planning, parts and material procurement,
production controls, cycle-time analysis, and
development of key production controls for
management. I-CAR live training modules
may be included in course delivery.
AB 88
ESTIMATING AND
MANAGEMENT UPDATE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.5 Lecture/1.5 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Nine units of collision repair
estimating and/or management or equivalent
with grades of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This course increases skills and knowledge in
collision repair estimating, management, and
customer relations for students considering
a career in the auto body repair industry. It
includes computerized automotive damage
estimating, shop management, customer
relations, and communications.
AB 98
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students should
expect to meet with the supervising faculty
member one to two hours each week for
conferences. Credit is based upon the number
of hours in the semester expected to complete
the project (1 unit for 54 hours). This course
may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
AB 99
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students should
expect to meet with the supervising faculty
member one to two hours each week for
conferences. Credit is based upon the number
of hours in the semester expected to complete
the project (2 units for 108 hours). This course
may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
AB 181
NON-STRUCTURAL
DAMAGE ESTIMATING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.5 Lecture/1.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows
Software application.
This is an entry-level course for students
wanting to learn to estimate non-structural
(minor) automotive damage. Emphasis is on
vehicle construction and structural design,
repair methodology, vehicle component and
systems identification, and in developing
appropriate judgment repair times. Students
learn to write hand-written estimates
identifying the cost of parts, labor materials,
sublet, and other charges required to return
damaged vehicles to factory specifications.
Students use collision estimating guides to
establish parts prices and industry standard
labor times for replacement and refinishing of
damaged parts. Additionally, students learn
to use "Procedure Pages" in the estimating
guides for processes not included in the
standard times listed in the guide. I-CAR Live
training may be included in course delivery.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 182
STRUCTURAL
DAMAGE ESTIMATING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.5 Lecture/1.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 181 or equivalent with
a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate
work experience. Proficient in MS Windows
Software applications.
This course expands students' ability to
estimate complex types of structural,
mechanical, and electrical damage to vehicles.
Areas of study include understanding collision
theory, damage analysis fundamentals,
visual inspection process, measuring and
analyzing structural damage, suspension
and mechanical systems damage, factory
build tolerances, and safety systems of the
severely damaged vehicles. Other topics
include estimator job functions, customer
satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and
ethics within the collision repair industry.
I-CAR Live curriculum may be presented
during this course.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 183
COMPUTERIZED
DAMAGE ESTIMATING
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/0.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: Work experience in the
automotive collision repair industry.
The focus of this course is for students to
distinguish between collision damage
estimating programs. Students learn how
each software program is used to properly
identify vehicles, components, and systems,
and how to select and input the appropriate
replacement parts and labor costs into
computerized damage reports. Topics include
comparison of customer and insurance
company profiles, user accounts, the
generation of supplemental damage reports,
and the use of software-specific part codes as
currently used in the collision repair industry.
The processes and methods used within each
software program will be reviewed. I-CAR
Live curriculum may be included in course
delivery.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 188
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE
CLAIMS HANDLING
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Recommendation: AB 181 or equivalent with
a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate
work experience.
In this course, students are introduced to
the automotive claims handling process. The
course presents the knowledge and skills
needed to begin processing automotive
insurance claims. Topics include the
vehicle inspection process, identification
of pre-existing damage, industry repair
standards, and completion of claimsprocessing paperwork. Students will
identify and recommend appropriate repair
methodology for vehicle repairs maintaining
required coverage limitations and complete
related paperwork. I-CAR Live curriculum
may be included in course delivery.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 281
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
ANALYSIS FOR ESTIMATORS
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 59M or AB 181 or AB
182 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C"
or higher, or appropriate work experience.
This course is designed to help the collision
damage estimator, appraiser, and autobody
student better understand the process of
analyzing structural and suspension damage.
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Collision theory, industry terminology,
structural design, the visual inspection
process, and measuring and repair equipment
are covered in the course. Anchoring and
pulling concepts are described in detail.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 282
STEERING, SUSPENSION
AND POWERTRAIN
ANALYSIS FOR ESTIMATORS
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 59M or AB 181 or AB
281or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher, or appropriate work experience.
This course is designed to assist the collision
damage estimator, appraiser and student to
better understand the process of analyzing
steering and suspension damage from
collisions. It builds on student knowledge
gained from the prerequisite course and
assists in mastery of steering and suspension
damage analysis. Specialized procedures to
verify steering and suspension alignment are
practiced herein.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 283
ADVANCED-FRAME
ANALYSIS FOR ESTIMATORS
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AB 59M or AB 281 or AB
181 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C"
or higher.
This course builds on student knowledge
gained from the previous courses and assists
in mastery of collision damage analysis of
full-frame vehicles. The focus of this course
is specific damage analysis of pickup trucks
and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 285
COLLISION REPAIR
MANAGEMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.5 Lecture/1.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows
Software application.
This course focuses on effective management
and operation of automotive repair facilities.
Students are introduced to skills required for
effective promotion and management of an
automotive repair facility. Areas of training
include development of standard operating
procedures (SOPs), rules and regulations,
job-costing, equipment and material
procurement, facility cost analysis, safety,
employee and right-to-know issues, and
warranties. Other topics include department
operations, job functions, compensation
packages, production controls, capacity
planning, cycle-time analysis, customer
satisfaction, regulatory compliance, effective
communication skills, process improvement,
and time management.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 286
COMPUTERIZED SHOP
MANAGEMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AB 182 or AB 285 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher or
concurrent enrollment or equivalent work
experience.
This is a theory and practical course
centering on computerized collision repair
shop management. A comparison of various
management software applications, features,
and functions, as well as available training
tutorials are included in the course delivery.
Additional content includes interface with
estimating and accounting applications,
embedding regulatory compliance, parts
ordering and tracking, labor dispatching and
tracking, payroll processing, administrative
and accounting reports, individual work
order reports tracking production cycle-time,
customer service call-backs, and forecasting.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 287
ADVANCED COLLISION
REPAIR MANAGEMENT
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
This course includes presentation of the
skills required to effectively direct, manage,
and promote multi-shop organizations
(MSOs). Areas of advanced training include
rules and regulations, standard operating
procedure (SOP), job costing, equipment and
materials procurement, facility cost analysis,
department operations, safety, employee and
right-to-know issues, warranties, customer
satisfaction, licensing and certification,
insurance direct repair programs (DRPs) from
the perspective of multi-shop organizations
and/or franchise body shop operations.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AB 288
ADVANCED
AUTOMOTIVE CLAIMS
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: AB 181 or AB 188 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
In this course students learn effective
automotive claims handling. The course
presents the skills needed to effectively
process automotive insurance claims with
differing coverage criteria. Topics include
structural and cosmetic damage analysis,
total loss evaluation, theft recoveries,
comprehensive claims, vandalism, claims
negotiation, vehicle re-inspection process,
fraud detection, identification of pre-existing
damage, appropriate repair standards,
personal presentation, and image projection.
I-CAR Live curriculum may be included in
course delivery.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL
REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
(Technology Division)
AUTO 1 (Not Degree Applicable)
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive
engines dealing with maintenance of
the modern automobile. Emphasis is on
the elementary operating principles and
beginning skill development. This threeweek section is designed to allow students to
become familiar with automotive engines and
enter the work environment with basic skills.
AUTO 2 (Not Degree Applicable)
FUEL SYSTEMS
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive
fuel systems dealing with maintenance of
the modern automobile. Emphasis is on
the elementary operating principles and
beginning skill development. This threeweek section is designed to allow students to
become familiar with automotive fuel systems
and enter the work environment with basic
skills.
AUTO 3 (Not Degree Applicable)
LUBRICATION AND COOLING 0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive
lubrication and cooling systems dealing with
maintenance of the modern automobile.
Emphasis is on the elementary operating
principles and beginning skill development.
This three-week section is designed to allow
students to become familiar with automotive
lubrication and cooling systems and enter the
work environment with basic skills.
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AUTO 4 (Not Degree Applicable)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive
electrical systems dealing with maintenance
of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on
the elementary operating principles and
beginning skill development. This threeweek section is designed to allow students to
become familiar with automotive electrical
systems and enter the work environment with
basic skills.
AUTO 5 (Not Degree Applicable)
BRAKES AND SUSPENSION
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive
brake and suspension systems dealing with
maintenance of the modern automobile.
Emphasis is on the elementary operating
principles and beginning skill development.
This three-week section is designed to allow
students to become familiar with automotive
brake and suspension systems and enter the
work environment with basic skills.
AUTO 6 (Not Degree Applicable)
TRANSMISSION AND
DRIVE TRAIN
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive
transmission and drive train systems dealing
with maintenance of the modern automobile.
Emphasis is on the elementary operating
principles and beginning skill development.
This three-week section is designed to allow
students to become familiar with automotive
transmission and drive train systems and
enter the work environment with basic skills.
AUTO 7 (Not Degree Applicable)
AIR CONDITIONING
AND HEATING
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 0.8 Lecture/0.2 Laboratory
This is a fundamental course in automotive
air conditioning dealing with maintenance
of the modern automobile. Emphasis is on
the elementary operating principles and
beginning skill development. The course is
designed to allow students to become familiar
with automotive heating and air conditioning
and enter the work environment with basic
skills.
AUTO 54
INTRODUCTION TO
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course introduces the student to the
world of Electric Vehicle Conversions.
Students will be instructed with alternatives
to gasoline powered vehicular travel and to
the specific advantages of Electric Powered
Automobiles. Topics to be included are the
process of conversion of a gas-powered
vehicle to electric power, including the testing,
assembly, operation and maintenance of
EV's, the disassembly and re-assembly of
an EV, introduction to battery and charging
systems, optional power accessories and EV
drive systems. Appropriate safety related
instructions will be included in each segment.
AUTO 55
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course develops students skills in electric
vehicle conversions and introduces them to
advanced technology EV's and purpose-built
EV's. Students will work with hybrid electric
vehicles and advanced design EV's. Topics
included are the conversion process of kit
cars to electric power, including the testing,
assembly, operation and maintenance of
EV's; the benefits of aerodynamic designs for
EV's; introduction to advanced technology
batteries and intelligent charging systems;
optional hydrogen fuel cell technology; and
alternative EV drive systems. Appropriate
safety related instructions will be included in
each segment.
AUTO 60 (Not Degree Applicable)
INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS)
AND TELEMATICS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This survey course introduces the student
to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
and telematics. Topics discussed include the
history of ITS, government and industry
organizations and standards, recent
technological advances, navigation, wireless
communication, telecommunications, traffic
safety, and traffic management. The material
focuses on current trends and opportunities
in the field of Intelligent Transportation
Systems.
AUTO 73
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL
REPAIR OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
One (1) hour control class each week plus 15
hours of employment per week for Automotive
Mechanical Repair Work Experience 73. The
employment must be in a job related to the
student's educational goal.
Work Experience/Career Internship
provides the opportunity for Automotive
Mechanical Repair students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers. Students also pursue
a program of self-evaluation to determine
individual job weaknesses and strengths.
Semester projects that relate to the major
and job skills must be completed on the job/
training site. Work experience courses may be
taken for a maximum of 8 units per semester.
The total work experience units taken by a
student may not exceed 16 units.
AUTO 74
AUTOMOTIVE MECHNICAL
REPAIR OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
One (1) hour control class each week plus 20
hours of employment per week for Automotive
Mechanical Repair Work Experience 74. The
employment must be in a job related to the
student's educational goal.
Work Experience/Career Internship
provides the opportunity for Automotive
Mechanical Repair students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers. Students also pursue
a program of self-evaluation to determine
individual job weaknesses and strengths.
Semester projects that relate to the major
and job skills must be completed on the job/
training site. Work experience courses may be
taken for a maximum of 8 units per semester.
The total work experience units taken by a
student may not exceed 16 units.
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AUTO 80
BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE
REPAIR (BAR) ASE ALTERNATIVE
COURSES FOR ADVANCED
EMISSIONS SPECIAL
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: Appropriate work experience.
This alternative course will meet and exceed
the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
certifications for the following areas: Electrical,
Engine Performance, and Advanced Engine
Performance. This course meets theory/
practical requirements for obtaining the state
license for Advanced Smog Technician.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 98
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students should
expect to meet with the supervising faculty
member one to two hours each week for
conferences. Credit is based upon the number
of hours in the semester expected to complete
the project (1 unit for 54 hours). This course
may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
AUTO 99
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students should
expect to meet with the supervising faculty
member one to two hours each week for
conferences. Credit is based upon the number
of hours in the semester expected to complete
the project (2 units for 108 hours). This course
may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
AUTO 100
AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATION
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Basic class dealing with the selection and
maintenance of the modern automobile.
Emphasis is on the basic operating principles.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 107
DIESEL EXHAUST EMISSION
CONTROL AND SERVICING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: AUTO 109 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Recommendation: AUTO 80 or AUTO 100
or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course will provide instruction on the
background, principles, theory, operation,
diagnosis, servicing and repair of diesel
engine exhaust emissions control and after
treatment systems. This course is intended
for students entering the field of on-highway
and heavy equipment vehicles, and alternative
fuel vehicle service and maintenance, or
students currently in the industry looking
to advance their knowledge of on-highway
and heavy equipment vehicles, and alternative
fuel vehicle service, maintenance, and repair.
Instruction on technical reference materials,
parts and service books, diagnostic systems
and programs used by the service technicians
will be covered.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 108
ENERGY AND
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This is a theory course on the relationship
between energy development and
transportation systems. The course involves
all aspects of current and near future energy
systems and how they relate to different
transportation methods. Emphasis will be
on career pathways in the development and
sustainability of renewable energy systems for
use in transportation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 109
AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL SYSTEMS 5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation:
Current automotive
student or employed as an automotive service
professional.
This is a theory/practical course in
automotive diesel engine repair that includes
operating principles and descriptions of all
components. The major emphasis will be on
systems operation and diagnosis.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 110
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This is theory/practical course in Automotive
Engine Repair to include operating principles
and descriptions of all components. The
emphasis is on diagnosis and measurement
of internal engine components. Complete
disassembly and reassembly of engines
will be accomplished with the emphasis on
manufacturer's specialty tools and techniques
of overhead cam engines.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 111
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.3 Lecture/3.3 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This is a theory/practical course in
Automotive Engine Repair that includes
operating principles and descriptions of all
components. The emphasis is on diagnosis
and measurement. Complete disassembly and
reassembly of engines will be accomplished
with the emphasis on manufacturer's
specialty tools and techniques of overhead
cam engines. Course content will be presented
on a single manufacturer's engine.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 120
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
AND TRANSAXLES
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This course is focused on the principles of
automatic transmissions and transaxles.
Procedures for diagnosing troubles, adjusting,
and overhauling the automatic transmission
and transaxle are studied and applied in the
shop.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 121
DRIVETRAIN TRANSMISSIONS
AND AXLES
6.0 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 181 and AUTO
73/74 or equivalent with grades of Pass or
"C" or higher.
This course is a study of the principles of
the automotive power systems-clutch, manual
and automatic transmission, transaxle,
transfer case, driveline, drive-axle, differential,
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including diagnosis and service. This course
is taught using specified manufacturer's
components and materials.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 130
MANUAL DRIVETRAIN
AND AXLES
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This is a study of the principles of the
automotive power systems-clutch, manual and
automatic transmission, transaxles, transfer
cases, drive line, drive-axle, differential, and
all-wheel drive systems and service, including
diagnosis and service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 140
AUTOMOTIVE STEERING
AND SUSPENSION
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This is a course in the theory and practice of
steering, suspension, and wheel alignment.
It includes operating principles, component
description, diagnosis, and service. Alignment
instruction includes electronic four-wheel
alignment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 150
AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This is a theoretical and practical course
in braking systems. It includes operating
principles,component description, diagnosis,
and service. Brake service includes antilock
braking systems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 151
AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT
BRAKE AND SUSPENSION
6.0 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
This is a theoretical and practical course
in basic alignment, brakes, steering, and
suspension on a single manufacturer's car
line. Included are operating principles,
component description, diagnosis, repair, and
service adjustments. This course is designed
to accompany work experience in this trade.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 160
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This is a theory and practical course in
basic electricity and automotive electrical
systems such as battery, starting, charging,
and electronic ignition. Test equipment and
computer systems will also be covered.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 161
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY
7.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or AUTO 151
and AUTO 73/74 or equivalent with grades of
Pass or "C" or higher.
This is a theory/practical course in basic
electricity and automotive electrical systems,
such as battery, starting, charging, and
electronic ignition systems. The content will
be presented on a single manufacturer's
product line.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 170
AUTOMOTIVE
AIR CONDITIONING
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 160 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This theory and shop course is designed to
teach basic automotive air conditioning using
tools skills and processes associated with the
modern automobile. Related information for
developing knowledge and skills necessary to
perform the most common and essential air
conditioning service procedures is addressed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 179
AUTOMOTIVE
AIR CONDITIONING
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.3 Lecture/3.3 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 161 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a study of the principles of
automotive air conditioning systems. The
tools, skills, and processes necessary to
perform the most common and essential air
conditioning service procedures are studied
and demonstrated in the shop. All instruction
will be done on a single manufacturer's unit.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 180
ELECTRONIC ENGINE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This is a theoretical/practical course
pertaining to the operation, individual
components, and the overall logic by which
fuel systems components work together.
Feedback carburetion, fuel injection and
electronic controls will be included along
with OBD-I and OBD-II systems operation
and comparisons.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 181
ELECTRONIC ENGINE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS-CORPORATE
6.0 UNITS
Class hours: 5.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 and AUTO
73/74 or equivalent with grades of Pass or
"C" or higher.
This is a theory/practical course in diagnosing
automotive drivability problems. Areas
such as ignition, carburetion, automotive
computers, electronic engine controls and
on-board diagnostic systems will be included.
The course will be presented using a single
manufacturer's product line.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 182
INTRODUCTION TO
ALTERNATIVE FUEL
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course introduces students to the
role, function, and practical application
of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an
alternative fuel for the internal combustion
engine. Propane, methanol, and hydrogen are
also discussed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 190
AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed to furnish the
student with knowledge, experience, and
practice in supervision and management of
an automotive repair facility. Emphasis is
placed on customer relations, scheduling, cost
estimation, and efficient, effective use of time
and space.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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AUTO 193
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Automotive major or
employment in an automotive repair facility.
This course will cover customer satisfaction,
understanding new car warranties, service
contracts and operating policies. A review of
California common laws and BAR regulations
will be included. Emphasis is based on
computerized and electronic information
systems including All Data, Mitchell on
Demand, ADP Automotive Management
Systems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 194
RETAILING
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Current automotive
student or employed as an automotive service
professional.
This course deals with issues related to the
automotive repair facilityвЂ™s management,
productivity, and operation of vehicle fleets.
Taking into account the facility infrastructure,
the focus will be on scheduling work to
effectively utilize facilities and staff to improve
production and profitability. Cost effective
techniques for equipment procurement,
management, and maintenance will also be
covered. Shop organization and workflow will
be discussed including safety and regulatory
issues.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 195
AUTOMOTIVE
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Employment in an
automotive repair facility or full-time
automotive student.
This course deals with the selling of automotive
services to the general public and automotive
fleet managers. All aspects of customer
relations and developing skills necessary to
properly communicate with customers are
covered. Special emphasis will be given to
interpersonal relationship development and
customer confidence building. Cultural
differences will be discussed as they affect
sales techniques. This course provides
participants with the necessary knowledge
and skills to effectively handle situations that
occur when dealing with unusual, complex or
ethical problems.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 210
AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP 5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This course is designed to teach students
the basic operations used in the automotive
machine shop. It concentrates on cylinder
head, cylinder block, and piston and
connecting rod assemblies. An overview
of other related operations, such as honing
techniques, cylinder bores, and crankshaft
line boring will be included.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 211
HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINES 5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: Appropriate work experience.
This is an advanced course in automotive
engine design and high performance engine
preparation. Complete disassembly and
reassembly of engines will be accomplished.
This course will include flow bench testing
of cylinder heads and the operation of the
engine dynamometer.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 212
AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTY
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 100 or equivalent with a
grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass" appropriate
work experience.
This course is designed to further increase the
skill and knowledge of the student in areas of
his/her choice, working to trade standards.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 260
ADVANCED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: AUTO 160 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate
work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in the
automotive body electrical system, covering
all classes of electrical components and power
accessories in the area of diagnosing and
component repairs.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 280
DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or
appropriate work experience.
This is a theory/practical course in diagnosing
automotive drivability problems. Areas
such as ignition, carburetion, automotive
computers, electronic engine controls and
on-board diagnostic systems will be included.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AUTO 281
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 1997 STANDARDS
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/4.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: AUTO 100 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course gives the advanced automotive
student exposure to the current methods,
devices, and manufacturers of automotive
emission control systems. It provides the
student with an opportunity to obtain an
advanced emission specialist technician
license.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BIOLOGY
(Science, Engineering, Mathematics Division)
BIOL 95 (Not Degree Applicable)
INDIVIDUALIZED BIOLOGY
INSTRUCTION
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 2.0 Laboratory
Open Entry/Open Exit
Corequisite: Enrollment in any biology course.
This course is designed to facilitate the
learning of scientific principles and
techniques through individualized and
mediated instruction. It is open to any student
enrolled in any biology course. This course
is offered on a pass/no pass basis only. This
course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
(Formerly BIOL 9T, AED 90.1)
BIOL 100
NATURAL HISTORY OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 0.5 Lecture/1.5 Laboratory
This is a field trip and seminar class in
Biology and Geology of selected areas in
Southern California. Minerals, geology,
landforms, plants, animals, ecology, human
use, and recreation value will be studied.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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BIOL 105
MAN AND ENVIRONMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of
the English Placement Process for ENGL 100
clearance or ENGL 52, ENGL 72 or ESL152
or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course is designed to help both science
and nonscience majors to develop a better
understanding of some of the important
environmental problems facing mankind. The
nature and implications of subjects such as
loss of genetic variability, pollution problems,
overpopulation, and the use and abuse of
natural resources, will be studied. There will
be an emphasis on the interrelatedness of
these problems and how an understanding of
environmental principles can help us to live
on this planet more intelligently and more
successfully.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
BIOL 110
CALIFORNIA ANIMALS
AND PLANTS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIOL 120 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
The common plants and animals of California
are studied with emphasis upon those
local forms which can be readily collected
or observed. The lecture is designed to
familiarize the student with the life history
and identification of local species of plants
and animals and to aid in the understanding
of the relationships of these organisms to
their environment. The laboratory and field
work emphasize ecological principles and
taxonomic identification.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. No credit for
BIOL 110 if taken after BOT 120.
BIOL 115
MARINE BIOLOGY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This introductory course in marine biology
is concerned with the adaptations, ecological
relationships, economic importance, and
identification of marine animals and plants.
Emphasis is on the intertidal and offshore
communities of California with frequent field
trips to observe live specimens and study the
marine environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
BIOL 120
INTRODUCTION TO
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the
English Placement Process or ENGL 52, ENGL
72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of
Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed for non-biological
science majors. It covers basic principles of
life science, including cellular biology, the
plant and animal kingdoms, ecology, genetics,
and evolution. Emphasis is also placed on
human biology as it relates to everyday living.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. No credit for
BIOL 120 if taken after 200.
BIOL 180L
LIFE SCIENCE PREPARATIONS 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIOL 120 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed for pre-teaching,
life science majors. The student will learn
the use and care of laboratory apparatus
through actual experience in the classroom.
The student will assist the instructor in
the laboratory by performing such jobs as
helping to prepare demonstrations, designing
displays, and aiding individuals in the class.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BIOL 200
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or concurrent
enrollment. BIOL 120 or ZOOL 120 or BOT
120 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C"
or higher.
The course provides a basic survey of major
groups of organisms (Kingdoms Monera,
Protista, Plants, and Animals) within a
context of unifying themes of evolution and
ecology. Emphasis will be on structure and
function of organisms with consideration
given to phylogeny, taxonomy, adaptations,
and interactions among organisms and their
environment. Animal behavior and select
vertebrate organ systems will be included.
This course is designed as one semester of a
two part series (coordinating with BIOL 201)
for biology/medical majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
BIOL 201
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher. BIOL 120 or
ZOOL 120 or BOT 120 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
The principles of modern biology are
discussed at the molecular, cellular, and
organismic levels. Integrated within the course
will be units on biochemistry, cell biology,
origin of life, physiology of excitable tissues,
genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology,
immunology and developmental biology.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
BIOL 202
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY/
GENETICS
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: BIOL 201 and CHEM 211 or
equivalent with grades of Pass or "C" or
higher. CHEM 211 may be taken concurrently.
BIOL 202 is an extension of the study of
molecular biology, cell biology and genetics
introduced in BIOL 201. This course
examines the structure and function of
nucleic acids and proteins in the living cell, as
well as how these molecules are studied and
manipulated in the laboratory. Topics include
regulation of gene expression, recombinant
DNA technology, chromosome mapping and
viral and prokaryotic genetics.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
BIOL 250L
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIOL 120 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed primarily for biological
science majors. Individual research problems
are explored using materials, equipment, and
techniques not available to larger classes.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC TBD after
admission.
BIOL 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
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for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BIOL 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BOTANY
(Science, Engineering, Mathematics Division)
BOT 120
INTRODUCTION TO
PLANT SCIENCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the
English Placement Process or ENGL 52, ENGL
72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of
Pass or "C" or higher.
This is a basic course in plant biology designed
not only to introduce the student to plants, but
also to cover in some depth many of the facets
of botany. Included will be plant cell biology
and chemistry, a survey of major plant groups
and their life cycles and characteristics, plant
ecology and evolution. The course will help
prepare students for a life science major, but
it can also be taken to fulfill a lab science
requirement in general education. Four field
trips to examine local plant communities are
part of the class. Students will also conduct
a research project, prepare a scientific paper,
and make a poster presentation based on
their project.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
BOT 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BOT 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(Business Division)
BA 50
BUSINESS MATH
FOR MANAGERS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a study of basic math as it
relates to specific areas of business. Topics
covered include percentages, interest markup,
discounting, stocks, annuities, consumer
credit, loans, and bank reconciliations.
BA 62
BUSINESS ON THE INTERNET 1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture
This course explores the current status of
business and marketing practices on the
Internet. Through the use of computers in the
classroom, the students will explore business
resources on the Internet. Opportunities on
the Internet are in the areas of entrepreneurial
management, business applications,
marketing, and sales. Resources that are
utilized are Internet service providers as well
as electronic mailing lists and chat groups.
BA 63
HOW TO START A
HOME-BASED BUSINESS
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture
This course explores the factors that
determine the possibility of starting a homebased business. The process of starting and
operating a home-based business is included
in this course.
BA 98
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
Prerequisite: A previous college course in the
discipline.
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students should
expect to meet with the supervising faculty
member one to two hours each week for
conferences. Credit is based upon the number
of hours in the semester expected to complete
the project (1 unit for 54 hours, 2 units for 108
hours). This course may be taken a maximum
of 2 times.
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BA 99 (Not Degree Applicable)
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
Prerequisite: A previous college course in the
discipline.
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students should
expect to meet with the supervising faculty
member one to two hours each week for
conferences. Credit is based upon the number
of hours in the semester expected to complete
the project (2 units for 108 hours). This course
may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
BA 100
FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course, designed for the beginning
business student, will survey business
principles, problems, practices, and procedures
as they pertain to the societal challenges facing
business and the economic challenges facing
America. Business topics will be discussed,
such as: the nature of business, ownership,
recruitment and training of personnel, labormanagement relations, production and
distribution of goods, competition, profits,
transportation, finance, managerial controls,
government, and business relations.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
BA 101
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a survey of the factors, problems,
and techniques involved in conducting
business in the market places of the world and
includes an overview of economic, political,
geographic, and social factors that affect
business transactions abroad.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 102
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS LAW
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This is a survey course designed to
acquaint the student with the legal aspects
of international business law. It includes
discussions regarding the responsibilities of
states for the treatment of aliens and foreign
businesses, multinational enterprises, foreign
investments, importing and exporting, and
money and banking.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 104
MANAGING
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course introduces students to various
human characteristics and differences which
exist in world wide business environments.
Communication styles, business ethics,
mannerisms, numbers, space, and political
and religious beliefs will be highlighted as
to their importance in establishing viable
and profitable contacts between individuals,
cultures, and nations. This course can be
taken in either a traditional or an online
learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 105
PERSONNEL-POLICY
AND PROCEDURES
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to provide the
student with an in-depth probe of personnel
from an administrative role. It includes
the implementation of compliance with
governmental regulations and laws.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 106
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to acquaint the student
with the principles and methods related to
the effective utilization of personnel in the
business organization. It will develop relations
involved in recruitment, selection, placement,
training, and supervision of employees. It will
also include an introduction to the organized
labor movement and current labor relations
conditions.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 107
HUMAN RELATIONS
IN BUSINESS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to aid future
employees and employers to understand and
utilize human relations concepts as they apply
to the business environment. It will cover
such areas as morale, personal efficiency,
leadership, personality, motivation, and
communication.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 108
LABOR MANAGEMENT
RELATIONS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This is an introductory course in labormanagement relations for supervisors
and union shop stewards. It focuses on
collective bargaining and the functions of
management, unions and labor agreements.
An in depth study will be made of the Labor
Management Relations Act as amended, the
National Labor Relations Board, and the
Landrum-Griffin Act. Special attention is
given to grievance procedures and arbitration
cases. Negotiations of a collective bargaining
agreement will be simulated.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 109
HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course covers the entire field of
Human Resource Development (HRD),
from orientation and skills training to
career development and organizational
development. In addition to being theoryand research-based, it is also practical- and
experience-based, designed for students
who wish to become HRD professionals, or
managers at all levels.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 110
ADVERTISING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course covers the study of magazine,
newspaper, radio, billboard, direct mail, and
other special forms of publicity. Problems
of space, type, copy, and the preparation
of the complete layout are discussed. The
principles of effective techniques with ample
practice in the preparation of different types
of advertisements will be covered.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 113
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
OF BUSINESS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This is a course that provides a meaningful
portrayal of the operation and interaction
of public and private law in the political
and socio-economic environment. This
is achieved by the study of the state and
federal legal system and the laws that regulate
business organizations. This course can be
taken in either a traditional or an online
learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
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111, and BA 113 combined: maximum credit,
one course.
BA 114
MARKETING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course covers problems and
organizations of systems of distributing
goods and services in our business world.
It will include promotion through retail
and wholesale parallels, consumer buyer
habits, pricing, budgeting, transportation,
warehousing, sources and uses of marketing
information, and marketing of agricultural
products. This course can be taken in either a
traditional or an online learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 115
MANAGEMENT-BUSINESS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course will cover the principles and
techniques in the management of business.
It includes organizing, planning, controlling,
directing, and the application of management
principles to business organizations.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 116
MANAGING GREEN:
SUSTAINABILITY AND
INNOVATION
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
The class covers sustainability and innovative
management from the history of its origin
to theories, framework, and business cases
that touch on larger societal and ecological
challenges. This course meets the educational
needs of business leaders, all of whom are
being challendged by government regulations,
energy costs, and social responsibilities never
before faced.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 117
INTRODUCTION
TO SUPERVISION
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This is an introductory course focusing on the
leadership skills and responsibilities required
of supervisors in industry, business, and
government agencies. Topics to be explored
will include effective communication practices,
training, and evaluation of employees,
management systems organization, and
delegation of responsibilities. Designed for
in-service supervisors and pre-supervisor
education, this class offers the demonstration
of leadership skills. This course can be taken
in either a traditional or an online learning
environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 118
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to meet the needs
of retail store managers and help prepare
students for positions in retail store
management. Topics covered: organizational
structure, merchandise planning and control,
sales promotion, pricing, and expense
management.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 120
MANAGEMENT-ACCOUNTING
AND INTERNAL CONTROL
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
The accounting cycle will be introduced
with emphasis on understanding financial
records. Instruction will be given on the
internal control of the industry being studied,
as well as an introduction to the analysis of
the financial statements. This course can
be taken in either a traditional or an online
learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 121
SALES
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course covers opportunities in selling,
development of desirable personality
traits, methods of approach to prospective
customers, the art of demonstrating goods,
how to meet objections, and how to close the
sale.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 123
FUNDAMENTALS OF RETAILING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to help the student
develop an understanding of the problems,
policies, and methods of merchandising as
carried on in retail stores. Topics covered:
careers in retailing, store layout, pricing
goods, buying and receiving of merchandise
and customer services.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 124
FUNDAMENTALS OF TRAINING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This survey course focuses on the acquisition
of knowledge, skill development, and
competencies from teaching vocational or
practical skills, and knowledge. Methods and
concepts of on-the-job training, off-the-job
training, virtual training, and professional
development will be explored.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 125
DESIGNING, DEVELOPING,
AND DELIVERING EFFECTIVE
TRAINING PROGRAMS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course provides insightful, practical, and
comprehensive learning on topics that matter
the most to training and Human Resources
(HR) professionals: How to design, develop,
and deliver effective training programs.
In addition, students will study practical
applications, adult learning principles that
guide learning objectives, and how to establish
an environment that is conducive to learning.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 126
E-LEARNING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course provides students with
evidence-based guidelines for both selfstudy (asynchronous) and virtual classroom
(synchronous) forms of E-learning. Students
will study the guidelines, evidence, and
examples that shape decisions about the
design, development, and evaluation of
E-learning. This course reflects the current
state of the E-learning field, blending realworld practices and up-to-date research.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 132
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
FOR MANAGERS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This survey course focuses on the business
management processes and the software
products that are available to assist managers,
entrepreneurs,and other business professionals
in the successful accomplishment of their
demanding jobs in a dynamic, global, and
technology-driven business environment. The
course is designed to review the latest software
available to assist mangers in accomplishing
the full spectrum of management functions to
help them shift from old methods of managing
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to new methods using tools provided by
computer technology.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 149
CURRENT MANAGEMENT
THEORY
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is an introduction to Total
Quality Management (TQM) and other
current management theories. The ideas of
prominent management consultants will be
reviewed, discussed, and analyzed. These
theories will be compared as to how they
can be applied. This course can be taken
in either a traditional or an online learning
environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 152
FUNDAMENTALS OF
IMPORTING AND EXPORTING 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course offers the basics of importing
and exporting, including U.S. Customs
Service, customs brokers, duty rates, laws and
regulations, currency exchange and letters
of credit, storage, transportation, financing,
terms of access, documentation, trade
patterns by countries and commodities. This
course can be taken in either a traditional or
online learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 153
SMALL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to acquaint the
student with the knowledge of principles,
procedures, and opportunities in small
business management. It covers such topics
as entrepreneurial opportunities, developing
a business plan, marketing, operations, and
financial management. It briefly covers the
practical aspects of record keeping, planning,
and control.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 155
INTRODUCTION TO
GLOBAL LOGISTICS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: BA 101 or equivalent with
a grade of Pass or вЂњCвЂќ or higher.
In this course students analyze the
international environment, learn about
logistics systems, and learn the correct control
procedures to monitor its success. Students
learn the factors involved in bringing new
products to market across numerous regions,
using customized design, packaging, and
service offerings, while providing for quickresponse delivery, linking innovation, and
value-added services to product offerings.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 156
MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION
SKILLS FOR MANAGERS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to teach managers how
to communicate the values, mission, and goals
of the organization to create an environment
that encourages motivation on the part of
employees. Students learn motivational
techniques and presentation skills required
to be an effective business leader. Topics also
include handling conflict, managing changes,
and dealing effectively with stress. Emphasis
is on the process of developing presentation
materials, planning presentations, and using
the latest communication technology with
which to deliver professional, compelling
presentations.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 157
PRINCIPLES OF
PUBLIC RELATIONS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This class explores the basic theories and
principles of communicating information
and concepts. Emphasis is on techniques
and methods, with attention given to
identifying audiences, using public relations
tools, planning public relations programs and
campaigns, promoting favorable relations
with various segments of the public, and
dealing with problem solving. The effective
use of public information, publicity, and
advertising is covered. This course is not
available for students who are enrolled in or
have completed JOUR 157.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 171
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
One unit of Business Administration
Occupational Work Experience requires 60
non-paid hours of work or 75 paid hours of
work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students
in expanding specific job skills. This creates
greater communication with increased
understanding between the student/workers,
the college, and the employer/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills
must be completed on the job/training site.
Students will meet weekly with the instructor
until their participatory assignments and
semester work projects have been approved.
Work experience courses may be taken for a
maximum of 8 units per semester. The total
work experience units taken by a student may
not exceed 16 units.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 172
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Two units of Business Administration
Occupational Work Experience require 120
non-paid hours of work or 150 paid hours of
work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students
in expanding specific job skills. This creates
greater communication with increased
understanding between the student/workers,
the college, and the employer/trainers. First
semester students meet with their instructors
for a minimum of one hour per week. Students
also pursue a program of self-evaluation to
determine individual job weaknesses and
strengths. Semester projects that relate to their
major and job skills must be completed on the
job/training site. Students will meet weekly
with the instructor until their participatory
assignments and semester work projects have
been approved. Work experience courses
may be taken for a maximum of 8 units
per semester. The total work experience units
taken by a student may not exceed 16 units.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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BA 173
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Three units of Business Administration
Occupational Work Experience require 180
non-paid hours of work or 225 paid hours of
work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills must
be completed on the job/training site.
Second, third, and fourth semester students
must secure departmental approval before
enrolling. Students will meet weekly with
the instructor until their participatory
assignments and semester work projects have
been approved. Work experience courses
may be taken for a maximum of 8 units per
semester. The total work experience units
taken by a student may not exceed 16 units.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 174
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OCCUPATIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Work Experience
Four units of Business Administration
Occupational Work Experience require 240
non-paid hours of work or 300 paid hours of
work per semester.
Work Experience/Career Internship provides
the opportunity for students to apply skills
and knowledge learned in the classroom to
related experiences on the job/training site.
The aim of the course is to assist students in
expanding specific job skills. In the process
of doing so, it creates greater communication
with increased understanding between
the student/workers, the college, and the
employer/trainers.
First semester students meet with their
instructors for a minimum of one hour per
week. Students also pursue a program of
self-evaluation to determine individual job
weaknesses and strengths. Semester projects
that relate to their major and job skills must
be completed on the job/training site.
Second, third, and fourth semester students
must secure departmental approval before
enrolling. Students will meet weekly with
the instructor until their participatory
assignments and semester work projects have
been approved. Work experience courses
may be taken for a maximum of 8 units per
semester. The total work experience units
taken by a student may not exceed 16 units.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 200
PRINCIPLES OF BANKING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This is an introductory course in commercial
banking. It will deal with issues, subjects,
and situations bankers encounter today.
The topics covered will include: negotiable
instruments, deposits, payments, personnel,
data handling, loan functions, bank services,
and management of assets.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 201
MONEY AND BANKING
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This is an introductory course whose
principal objective is to explain how our
modern monetary institutions can best
meet the needs of society. Topics covered
are monetary theory, money creation, flow,
controls, national policy, and international
factors. The questions of how fiscal and
monetary policies may help us solve our
problems will be thoroughly examined.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 204
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course presents the essential knowledge
and skills students need to make effective
contributions and to have an immediate
impact on the accomplishment of projects
in which they are involved. It is for everyone
involved in projects, not just project managers,
in order to succeed in interdisciplinary and
cross-functional teams. This course provides
the foundation students need to be effective
members of project teams and, thereby, boost
everyone's potential to rise to the challenge of
managing teams and projects.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 205
ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to introduce the
student to the concepts, issues, and practices
that comprise the core of organizational
leadership from a business and global
perspective. It describes the core leadership
theories, analyzes them in terms of business
success, and examines leadership as it unfolds
in the workplace. The various styles of
leadership are identified, and the methods of
developing, or improving, the student's own
leadership skills are discussed.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 208
LEADERSHIP FOR
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course explores women's leadership,
management, communication styles, and
the vision and values women leaders bring
to an effective environment in business. It
is about balancing work/life and managing
drive, ambition, adversity, commitment,
networking, and achievement. It examines
strategies for developing and encouraging
skills that enable and allow women leaders
and managers to succeed. This course is not
open to students who are enrolled in WS 208
or have received credit in WS 208.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 233
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
IN A WEB 2.0 WORLD
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is a study of management theory
and leadership in a highly networked and
socially connected business environment,
followed by a practical, fast paced introduction
to the principles, context, and development of
Web 2.0 and its applications for business
managers.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 298
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
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faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected
to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a Counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BA 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
(Business Division)
BCOT 46 (Not Degree Applicable)
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course reviews the fundamentals of
grammar, sentence structure, punctuation,
capitalization, spelling, and business
vocabulary building. Completion of the course
fulfills 54 hours of the English requirement for
the Court Reporting Certification. (Formerly
BCOM 46)
BCOT 51
BUSINESS
ORAL COMMUNICATION
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture
This course focuses on the importance of
good oral communication skills for success in
business. It provides practice for developing
speaking and listening skills within the
business environment for careers in selling,
marketing, and management. (Formerly
BCOM 51)
BCOT 52
DATA ENTRY
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
This course is designed to enable students
to develop skill as data entry operators.
Students will utilize a full screen data entry
terminal. Students also will be introduced
to the microcomputer. This course can be
taken in a traditional classroom setting, in
an individualized modular setting, or in an
online environment.
BCOT 54
BUSINESS WRITING
FOR MANAGERS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: BCOT 46
This course is designed to assist managers and
supervisors in the business field to develop
written reports, proposals,evaluations, and
other types of communication specific to
the management field. The strategies and
processes necessary to write successful
managerial communications will be covered.
The students will be introduced to real-world
examples of corporate and organization
communication, scenarios requiring students
to adopt a point of view, and opportunities
to develop written communication from that
specific point of view. They will be exposed
to cultural differences and discussions of
corporate ethical matters.
BCOT 60 (Not Degree Applicable)
CUSTOMER SERVICE/
TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture
This course teaches the importance of effective
telephone techniques in the business office and
the correct manner of identifying customer
wants and needs. (Formerly BCOM 60)
BCOT 62
COMPUTER KEYBOARDING
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/0.5 Laboratory
This course is designed for data processing
and accounting students who do not know
how to touch type; executives/managers/
operators who use computer work stations;
people who seek data entry positions; and
users of personal home computers. Touch
typewriting of alphabetic, numeric, and
symbol keys on computers is emphasized.
This course can be taken in either a traditional
or an online learning environment.
BCOT 63 (Not Degree Applicable)
KEYBOARDING SPEED/
CONTROL BUILDING
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/0.5 Laboratory
Recommendation: Knowledge of keyboard
and key strokes.
This course is designed to provide intensive
training and practice in typewriting speed and
control. The students will work independently
toward their respective goals. This course can
be taken in either a traditional or an online
environment.
BCOT 70
MEDICAL MACHINE
TRANSCRIPT
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 4.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: BCOT 46, BCOT 131, BCOT
162 and MA 161 or their equivalents with
grades of Pass or "C" or higher, or concurrent
enrollment in these courses.
Recommendation: Ability to type 30 wpm.
This course prepares students in medical
transcription common to a medical office.
This course helps students to identify correct
terminology, spell and define terms, and
prepare appropriate forms. Reports are
dictated in different accents, dialects, and
gender voices, and are typed using appropriate
word processing software to simulate real
medical office environments.
BCOT 71
COMPUTERS IN THE
MEDICAL OFFICE
3.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: MA 60 and MA 161.
This course prepares the medical/dental
secretary or medical/dental office personnel
to work as front office personnel in a health
care practice. Students will learn to input
patient information, schedule appointments,
handle billing, handle insurance claims, and
apply computer basics as they relate to the
medical office.
BCOT 80
PROCESSING LAW
OFFICE DOCUMENTS
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
This course introduces the student to the
correct style for legal documents set by
common usage or by court procedure. The
specific formats required by law office
documents will be emphasized.
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BCOT 81
LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: BCOT 131 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is designed to prepare students for
employment as legal secretaries. It emphasizes
procedures, preparations of calendars,
formatting wills and probates. Students
will learn how to document telephone calls,
maintain financial records, and perform other
secretarial duties relevant to a legal office. This
course meets 90 hours of the legal requirement
for Court Reporting certification. This course
may be taken in a traditional classroom setting
or online environment.
BCOT 92
MICROSOFT EXCEL
CORE LEVEL
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in
BCOT 3T.
This course introduces the student to
spreadsheet functions on the IBM compatible
personal computers using Microsoft Excel for
Windows software. Topics include Core Level
MOUS Skills for Microsoft Excel functions
such as preparing and formatting an Excel
worksheet, maintaining and enhancing a
worksheet, moving data within and between
workbooks, inserting formulas in a worksheet,
creating a chart in Excel, inserting clip art
images, and creating maps. This course
prepares the student for Microsoft Office User
Specialist (MOUS) Excel Core Certification.
This course can be taken in a traditional
classroom setting, in a individualized modular
setting, or in an online learning environment.
BCOT 96
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
This course introduces the student to
Microsoft PowerPoint software applications.
Topics include Microsoft PowerPoint
functions: preparing, editing, and formatting
a presentation, adding animation, using
WordArt and creating organizational
charts, adding visual elements, modifying a
presentation, importing and exporting data,
customizing and creating a slide show, and
creating output and delivering presentations.
This course prepares the student for Microsoft
Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)
certification for Microsoft PowerPoint. This
course can be taken in a traditional classroom
setting, in an individualized modular setting,
or in an online learning environment.
BCOT 97
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
This course introduces the student to
Microsoft Outlook software applications.
Topics include Microsoft Outlook functions:
sending and receiving e-mail, organizing
schedules and events, and maintaining
contact lists, to-do lists, notes, and a journal.
This course prepares the student for Microsoft
Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)
certification for MS Outlook. This course can
be taken in a traditional classroom setting, in
an individualized modular setting, or in an
online learning environment.
BCOT 112
MICROSOFT WORD
3.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: Ability to type 30 wpm.
This course introduces the student to
Microsoft Word software applications. Topics
include Microsoft Word functions: creating,
printing, and editing word documents,
formatting text and using help, enhancing
the visual display and clarity of documents,
working with multiple documents, formatting
documents, creating and formatting tables,
inserting graphic elements exploring the
Internet, formatting with special features,
merging documents and sorting and selecting
data, working with shared documents,
creating tables and indexes, recording,
running, and editing macros, creating
fill-in forms, and adding visual appeal to
documents. This course prepares the student
for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
(MCAS) certification for Microsoft Word. This
course can be taken in a traditional classroom
setting, in an individualized modular setting,
or in an online learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 113
MICROSOFT EXCEL
3.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
This course introduces the student to
Microsoft Excel software applications.
Topics include Microsoft Excel functions:
preparing and formatting an Excel worksheet,
maintaining and enhancing a worksheet,
moving data within and between workbooks,
inserting formulas in a worksheet, creating
a chart in Excel, inserting clip art images,
creating maps, formatting Excel worksheets
using advanced formatting techniques,
working with templates and workbooks
using advanced functions, working with
lists, using Excel's analysis tools, managing
and auditing worksheets, collaborating with
workgroups, and importing and exporting
data. This course prepares the student for
Microsoft Certifies Application Specialist
(MCAS) certification for Microsoft Excel. This
course can be taken in a traditional classroom
setting, in an individualized modular setting,
or in an online learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 114
INTRODUCTION TO
MICROSOFT OFFICE
3.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: Ability to type 30 wpm.
This course is designed to teach students
business applications software and office
skills using windows compatible computers
and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint) to integrate the multifaceted tasks
within the office environment. Concepts and
skills include creating, editing, and printing
letters, memos, reports, presentations,
graphics, overheads, business figure analysis,
miscellaneous office documents, and
maintenance/modification of databases. This
course can be taken in either a traditional or
an on-line learning environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 118
MICROSOFT ACCESS FOR
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory
This course introduces the student to
Microsoft Access software applications
for administrative assistants and office
technology. This course prepares the student
for Level 1 Microsoft Certified Application
Specialist (MCAS) certification for Microsoft
Access.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 131
BEGINNING COLLEGE
KEYBOARDING & DOCUMENT
PROCESSING
3.5 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
This is a basic course in typing designed to
teach control of the keyboard by touch. The
student will learn basic computer parts and
terminology. This course can be taken in
either a traditional or an on-line learning
environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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BCOT 147
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: BCOT 46 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course integrates instruction and
practice in business writing. The emphasis
is on modern structure, style, vocabulary,
grammar, and logical organizational patterns.
The course content emphasizes memos and
letters, reports, career communications, oral
communication, global and multicultural
issues, legal and ethical situations, and
communication technology. This course can
be taken in a traditional classroom setting or
in an online learning environment. (Formerly
BCOM 147)
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 148
EFFECTIVE BUSINESS
PRESENTATIONS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: Completion of BCOT 96
and BCOT 147 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or higher, or "Pass."
This course is designed to develop those
communication skills necessary to present
effective written and oral business briefings and
reports. It stresses the need to write and speak
clearly, cohesively, concisely, and convincingly.
Students will structure reports, both orally
and written, on topics about which they are
knowledgeable. (Formerly BCOM 148)
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 150
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Recommendation: BCOT 147 or ENGL 100
or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher.
This course covers issues and skills
that are crucial to effective intercultural
communication in business. The most
significant issues pertaining to crosscultural interaction are examined. Practical
guidelines and information on how to
conduct negotiations across countries, as well
as general do's and don'ts in international
business are covered. International business
writing styles, formats, and content for
letters, reports, resumes, presentations, and
other miscellaneous business documents are
emphasized. (Formerly BCOM 150)
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 152
JOB SEARCH IN THE
BUSINESS FIELD
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.5 Lecture
Recommendation: Completion of or near
completion of any certificate or AA Degree in
any Business discipline.
This course prepares business students for
the job search process. It emphasizes job
search tools, techniques, and procedures for
researching the labor market; health and
image professional development; writing
strategies for resumes, cover letters, and
thank-you letters; and understanding human
relations in job adjustment. (Formerly BCOM
152)
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 155
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARIAL
PROCEDURES
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Recommendation: BCOT 131 or equivalent
with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course will emphasize the planning,
organizing, problem solving, and human
relation skills needed by secretaries at the
administrative level. Employed or re-entry
office support personnel may use this class for
a refresher course or for professional purposes.
This course can be taken in a traditional
classroom setting or online environment.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 161
PRINCIPLES OF FILING
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/0.5 Laboratory
This is a computerized filing course that covers
the principles of information processing,
storage, and retrieval. Instruction is given
in the rules of indexing and alphabetizing. A
study will be made of geographic, numeric,
subject, microfilming, and magnetic tape
storage systems. Practice will be given in
the processing of materials, filing, indexing,
alphabetizing, coding, creating filenames and
filename extensions for electronic files, and
storing and retrieving electronic data to and
from directories and subdirectories.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 162
BUSINESS SPELLING AND
PROOFREADING SKILLS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
This course is designed to teach and reinforce
accurate spelling, vocabulary, word usage, and
proofreading skills with a distinct business
orientation. It emphasizes the business
context of these basic communications
skills, which are needed for integration into
other courses such as typewriting, machine
transcription, shorthand, office procedures,
and court reporting. This course meets 54
hours of the English requirement for Court
Reporting Certification.
Transfer Credit: CSU
BCOT 247
MANAGERIAL BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS
3.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course applies the principles of ethical
and effective communication to the creation
of letters, memos, e-mails, employment
communication, and written and oral reports
for a variety of business situations. The course
emphasizes planning, organizing, composing,
and revising business documents using word
processing software for written documents
and presentation-graphics software to create
and deliver professional-level oral reports.
This course is designed for students who
already have college-level writing skills.
Transfer Credit: CSU
CHEMISTRY
(Science, Engineering, Mathematics Division)
CHEM 95 (Not Degree Applicable)
INDIVIDUALIZED CHEMISTRY
INSTRUCTION
0.5 UNIT
Class hours: 2.0 Laboratory
Corequisite: Enrollment in any chemistry
course.
Open Entry/Open Exit
This course is designed to facilitate the
learning of scientific principles and
techniques through individualized and
mediated instruction. It is open to any student
enrolled in any chemistry course. This course
is offered on a pass/no pass basis only. This
course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
(Formerly CHEM 9T, AED 90.1)
CHEM 100
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY 4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 40 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or satisfactory
completion of Math Placement Process.
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended
that the preceding prerequisite be completed
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within four years prior to the date of
enrollment in CHEM 100.
This course is an introduction to the basic
principles of inorganic and organic chemistry
and biochemistry with their application
to problems encountered in our everyday
lives. The course includes the metric system,
atomic structure, bonding, solutions,
chemical reactions, hydrocarbons, functional
groups, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
It is designed to give a general introduction
to fundamental concepts and to prepare
students for majors in nursing, dental hygiene,
physician assistant, physical therapy assistant,
liberal arts, and technical fields. (Not open to
those with credit in more advanced courses.)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. CHEM 100 and
CHEM 110 combined: maximum credit, one
course. No credit for CHEM 100 or CHEM
110 if taken after CHEM 111.
CHEM 105
CHEMISTRY FOR ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL TEACHERS
1.5 UNITS
Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 105 or MATH 110A or
concurrent enrollment or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or satisfactory
completion of the Math Placement Process.
This course is an introduction to the basic
principles of chemistry with application
to problems encountered in everyday lives.
The course includes the metric system,
atomic structure, bonding, solutions,
chemical reactions, simple and complex
molecules, everyday organic and biochemical
compounds. It is designed to give a general
introduction to fundamental concepts
and to prepare students for teaching at the
elementary level.
Transfer Credit: CSU
CHEM 110
ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
4.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 80 or MATH 80B or
equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or
higher or satisfactory completion of the Math
Placement Process.
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended
that the preceding prerequisite be completed
within four years prior to the date of
enrollment in CHEM 110.
This introductory inorganic chemistry
course emphasizes basic principles, formulas,
equations, and chemical math problems. It
is designed for students with little or no
previous chemistry and prepares students for
CHEM 111, General Chemistry.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. CHEM 100 and
CHEM 110 combined: maximum credit, one
course. No credit for CHEM 100 or CHEM
110 if taken after CHEM 111.
methods. The laboratory will stress synthesis,
techniques, and spectroscopic and qualitative
analysis.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
CHEM 111
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher and MATH 80
or MATH 80B or equivalent with grades of
Pass or "C" or higher (satisfactory completion
of the Math Placement Process may be
substituted for MATH 80).
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended
that all of the preceding prerequisites be
completed within four years prior to the date
of enrollment in CHEM 111.
This course is designed for science majors.
It includes stoichiometry; properties and
changes of state for gases, liquids and solids;
solutions; colloids; equilibria of gases,
weak acids and bases, and slightly soluble
compounds.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
CHEM 212
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM 211 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended
that the preceding prerequisites be completed
within four years prior to the date of
enrollment in CHEM 212.
This course is the second part of a one-year
Organic Chemistry course that includes topics
on the properties and reactions of aliphatic
and aromatic organic compounds. Emphasis is
placed on reaction mechanisms, fundamental
principles, and modern instrumental
methods. The laboratory will stress synthesis,
techniques, and spectroscopic and qualitative
analysis.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
CHEM 112
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher or equivalent.
Recommendation:
It is strongly
recommended that the preceding prerequisite
be completed within four years prior to the
date of enrollment in CHEM 112.
This course is designed for science majors and
is a continuation of CHEM 111. It includes
oxidation-reduction; electrochemistry;
modern atomic structure and bonding;
molecular geometry; coordination chemistry;
nuclear chemistry; thermodynamics; kinetics,
and organic chemistry. The laboratory
includes some qualitative analysis.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
CHEM 211
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
5.0 UNITS
Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended
that the preceding prerequisite be completed
within four years prior to the date of
enrollment in CHEM 211.
This course is the first part of a one-year
Organic Chemistry course that includes topics
on the properties and reactions of aliphatic
and aromatic organic compounds. Emphasis is
placed on reaction mechanisms, fundamental
principles, and modern instrumental
CHEM 250L
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or equivalent with a
grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is primarily for chemistry or related
science majors. Individual research problems
are explored using materials, equipment, and
techniques not available to larger classes.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC TBD after
admission.
CHEM 299
DIRECTED STUDIES
2.0 UNITS
Class hours: 0.6 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the direction
of a faculty member in a given department.
With the guidance of the faculty member,
students prepare and carry out a written
learning agreement describing the purposes
and outcomes of the project. Students
should expect to meet with the supervising
faculty member one to two hours each week
for conferences. Credit is based upon the
number of hours in the semester expected to
complete the project (2 units for 108 hours).
This course may be taken a maximum of 2
times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer
credit may be possible after admission to a
UC campus, pending review of appropriate
course materials by UC staff. See a counselor
for an explanation.
Transfer Credit: CSU
All courses on this page are Title V Associate Degree applicable/credit courses unless otherwise noted.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(Health Occupations Division)
CD 98
DIRECTED STUDIES
1.0 UNIT
Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study
A course to provide opportunity for individual
research and field projects under the

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